Botanical Name: Wisteria sinensis (Wisteria chinensis)
Common Name: Chinese wisteria Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape vigorous, vining habit – needs support to develop shape desired – stems twine and twist to support plant Height to 20' (30') Spread indefinite Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor prefers full sun – tolerates partial shade Soil prefers deep, rich loam soils – tolerates most well-draining Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves odd-pinnately compound, 7-13 ovate-lanceolate leaflets; alternate, 2-3" long, short stalked, silky hairs, smooth Flowers violet-blue, pea-like, drooping 10-12" racemes 1" long flowers develop before leaves – spring bloom Fruit pod (legume) 4-6" long, pubescent Propagation: seed for species; bud or graft cultivars Usage: large specimen vine on arbors for shade and flowers; can be trained into tree form; good container standard Landscape Care: Watering regular when young, occasional when established (for better flower production) Fertilizing balanced when young (spring), add iron as needed Pruning develop primary scaffold, thin in late fall Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, whitefly, crown gall Special Conditions/Other withhold fertilizer and watering to stimulate flowers Origin: China Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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