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White Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba'

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Overview

The White Chinese Wisteria, 'Wisteria sinensis Alba,' is a fast-growing, deciduous climber, reaching up to 25 feet. Known for long, drooping clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers that blossom in late spring. This vine requires sturdy support and thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Pruning maintains its size, promotes health, and enhances the spring display. USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba') — 'Wisteria sinensis Alba,' is a fast-growing
White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba') — Known for long, drooping clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers that blossom in late spring

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba') — 'Wisteria sinensis Alba,' is a fast-growing
White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba') — Known for long, drooping clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers that blossom in late spring

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