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Julie Bawden-Davis
Plant Care Guide

Wisteria frutescens var. macrostachya

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

Species native to the south central United States that is especially low growing, Reaches just 15- to 25-feet-long and is less invasive and aggressive than its non-native counterparts. Good choice for small gardens. Produces 6- to 12-inch-long blue flower clusters in early summer.

Sunset Zones

USDA Zones

Web Link

http://articles.latimes.com/1998/mar/07/home/hm-26276

Buy

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January
Buy wisteria bareroot when available in the nursery or via mail-order. Cutting grown or grafted plants are best, as seedlings may not bloom for many years.

Plant

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Sow Seeds

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Fertilize

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Water

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Prune

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January
Prune to control size and shape. Allow newly planted wisteria to grow and then prune to the shape you want. Remove stems as needed so that the plant grows as you desire.To train wisteria into a tree or shrub, buy one that has been trained in that manner, or remove all but one main stem and stake the plant. When it reaches the desired height, pinch the plant to force branching and rub off buds that form below that point. Prune established plants every spring or summer after blooming.

Mulch

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Protect

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Pest/Disease Inspection

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Treat for Pest/Disease

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Transplant

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Propagate

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Harvest

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Special requirements

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January
Mature vines are very heavy, especially when in bloom. Provide the plant with a sturdy structure on which to grow, such as an arbor, gazebo, fence or patio roof.