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Japanese
or Chinese
Wisteria
Vine
Wisteria
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Description:
A fast growing, strong vine that can reach 30' or more!! It is best to be trained on
to a very sturdy structure because the plant can become extremely heavy. It's
main feature are the drooping clusters of violet, blue, pink or white flowers in spring.
Greenish/brown fruits shaped like pea pods appear after the blooms and are quite
attractive |
| Common Name: |
Japanese Wisteria, Chinese Wisteria |
| Botanical
Name: |
Wisteria |
| Type: |
Deciduous vine |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and
occasional wetness
and will grow in dry to moist soils but prefers well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay soils
with a pH of acidic to alkaline (above or below 7.0) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Good for naturalizing. Wisteria
sinensis attracts butterflies and serves as a butterfly nectar source and a host for
butterfly larvae. |
| Pests: |
Black vine weevil |
| Diseases: |
Crown gall, leaf spots, powdery mildew |
| Care: |
All or parts of this plant (seeds) are poisonous.
Pruning is needed to contain this very vigorous vine. Fertilize with
Plant-tone, Holly-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer. (Little fertilizer is usually needed
for this plant) Planting Instructions: Trees &
Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Wisteria
floribunda 'Black Dragon' also known as 'Kokuryu'
Chinese Wisteria Vine
zones 5-9
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| Description: Dark purple flowers in 6-12" clusters. |
| Bloom Color: |
Dark purple |
| Bloom Time: |
Late April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25'+ |
| Spread: |
40'+ |
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Wisteria
floribunda 'Longissima Alba' also known as 'Shiro Noda'
Japanese Wisteria Vine
zones 5-9
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| Description: White fragrant flowers in late April. A
very fast grower. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Late April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25'+ |
| Spread: |
40'+ |
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Wisteria
floribunda 'Pink Ice' also known as 'Rosea' or 'Hon Beni'
Japanese Wisteria Vine
zones 5-9
|
| Description: Pink flowers in late April on this fast growing
Wisteria. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Late April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25'+ |
| Spread: |
40'+ |
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Wisteria
floribunda 'Prolifica'
Japanese Wisteria Vine
zones 5-9
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| Description: Light violet-blue flowers in late April. A
fast grower. |
| Bloom Color: |
Violet-blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Late April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25'+ |
| Spread: |
40'+ |
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Wisteria
sinensis
Chinese Wisteria Vine
zones 5-9
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| Description: Plants bloom before leaves expand in spring.
Clusters of violet-blue, slightly fragrant flowers. Chinese Wisteria is shade
tolerant but only blooms in full to partial sun. Also attracts butterflies and
serves as a butterfly nectar source and a host for butterfly larvae. |
| Bloom Color: |
Violet blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Late April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
15-30' |
| Spread: |
40-50' |
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