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Japanese Wisteria

Wisteria Floribunda

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Overview

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is a vigorous, deciduous climber known for its cascading clusters of fragrant flowers, typically extending 12-18 inches long in shades of violet to white. An ideal choice for creating vertical interest, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires sturdy support to handle its mature weight. Space plants about 10-15 feet apart, allowing room for a spread of up to 30 feet. USDA zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type Shrub, VineClimate Mediterranean
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — as the Japanese Wisteria can endure in USDA zones 4 through 9; it is essential to consider its robust growth habit

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — and sometimes even reaching over 3 feet; once in the summer and then again in the winter, image 63
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — or fences where it can be trained to climb
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires sturdy support to handle its mature weight; space plants about
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — ranging from 12 to 18 inches; making it an ideal specimen for large structures such as pergolas, image 62
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — typically extending 12-18 inches long in shades of violet to white; as the Japanese Wisteria can endure, image 55
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — including shades of violet; ranging from 12 to 18 inches, image 91
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — shrub / vine for full or half; it's a perfect addition for clients looking to add vertical interest and timeless
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — with racemes that can be exceptionally long; this species displays an impressive floral show in late, image 61
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — with a spread of about 8 to 10 feet
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — An ideal choice for creating vertical interest
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — this species displays an impressive floral show in late spring to early summer; japanese Wisteria, image 86
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires sturdy support to handle its mature weight; space, image 57
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — once in the summer and then again in the winter
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — with a spread of about 8 to 10 feet; this plant prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in, image 92
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — ranging from 12 to 18 inches; making it an ideal specimen for large structures such as pergolas
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is a vigorous
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Pruning should be done twice a year; with a spread of about 8 to 10 feet
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil; these pendulous, image 69
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — making it an ideal specimen for large structures such as pergolas; lavender and pink flowers in the garden
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — with racemes that can be exceptionally long; this species displays an impressive floral show in late spring to early
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — and sometimes even reaching over 3 feet
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil; these pendulous, image 95
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Space plants about 10-15 feet apart, allowing room for a spread of up to 30 feet
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — and sometimes even reaching over 3 feet; once in the summer and then again in the winter
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