Wisteria frutescens

Wistaria

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Common Name:

Wistaria

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Wistaria (Wisteria frutescens) - Description

Wisteria frutescens (American Wisteria) is a woody, deciduous, perennial climbing vine of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the wet forests and stream banks of the southeastern United States, with a range stretching from the states of Virginia to Texas (Northeast Texas Piney Woods) and extending southeast through Florida, also north to Iowa, Michigan, and New York.

Wistaria (Wisteria frutescens) - Blooming

The flowers of Wisteria attract bees as pollinators. The flowers are fragrant, pea-like and come in colors of blue, pink or white. Followed by bean-like green seed pods.

Wistaria (Wisteria frutescens) - Growth

Twining, woody, deciduous climbers. Wisterias can get rather large. They grow as a twining, woody vine. They are very adaptable in the style of growth. They can be trained to grow as a tree, shrub or vine. Grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Wistaria (Wisteria frutescens) - Planting

The best way to start a Wisteria is by purchasing a grafted Wisteria as seedlings may not flower for many years. Can also propagate from basal cuttings from side shoots in summer. Conduct layering in fall or grafting in winter.

Wistaria (Wisteria frutescens) - Pest

Leaf miners, scale insects, Japanese beetle, aphids, and mealybugs. Wisteria is also prone to dieback, leaf spots, virus diseases, and crown gall.

Wistaria (Wisteria frutescens) - Interesting facts

Wisteria is native to the moist woodlands and streambanks of China, Korea, Japan, and the Central and Southern United States. All parts of Wisteria are toxic and can cause stomach discomfort upon consumption.