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Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis

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Overview

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet. Famed for pendulous clusters of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers stretching up to 12 inches long in late spring, this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest. It requires sturdy support and regular pruning to maintain shape and size. Preferable for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, bringing a romantic allure to arbors and pergolas.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Type VineClimate Temperate
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — It requires sturdy support and regular pruning to maintain shape and size

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — the Chinese Wisteria offers a living display that evolves beautifully with the seasons; promising to be a, image 80
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — regular watering during dry spells will maintain its vigor.<br><br>Maintenance involves pruning twice a year
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — It requires sturdy support and regular pruning to maintain shape and size; this deciduous perennial adds vertical
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; it will achieve optimal blooming in, image 63
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Famed for pendulous clusters of fragrant
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — the Chinese Wisteria offers a living display that evolves beautifully with the seasons; promising to be a conversation
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — While drought-tolerant once established; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of, image 76
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a, image 60
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — this plant is capable of reaching heights of up to 30 feet and a spread of about 8-15 feet; promising to be a, image 68
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — the wisteria boasts dramatic cascades of scented; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained, image 71
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — While drought-tolerant once established
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