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Picture shows a young Wisteria sinensis 'Alba' or Chinese Wisteria Vine |
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Wisteria sinensis
(Chinese Wisteria 'Alba') |
Family: Papilionaceae
Origin: China
Light: Full sun/Sun-Part shade
Height: 15-30'
Spacing: 15-30'
Blooms: Very fragrant, 9-12" long clusters, white, mid-Spring
Foliage: Deciduous, green,
7-13 pointed leaflets
Soil: Well-drained,
richly composted
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Fertilizer high in phosphorous
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Uses: Trellis, wall, fencing
Caution: Can be invasive
Comments: Wisteria sinensis or Chinese Wisteria climber is a low-maintenance, beautiful hardy
plant with spectacular blooms. It is a native of China. Wisteria
sinensis grows rapidly, can be grown as a vine
or trained as a shrub if you trim off the side shoots. In
mid-Spring, fragrant 9-12" long clusters of white blossoms appear before
the foliage does. There are 7 to 13 leaflets in the deciduous
green leaves. Use Wisteria sinensis as a living fence or
allow it to climb up a trellis or wall as it twines counter-clockwise. Provide
support when young. Trim Wisteria sinensis for shape and size. It self sows freely
so deadhead to prevent any volunteer plants. Chinese Wisteria is a
terrific show stopper.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-10 |
