Overview

Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys' is a climbing climbing vine in the genus Wisteria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 8.0 m tall and 8 m wide. Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include trellises, pergolas and walls. It is native to Japan.

About

Wisteria floribunda, common name Japanese wisteria , is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Japan. Growing to 9 m (30 ft), Wisteria floribunda is a woody, deciduous twining climber.

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About the genus

Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae (Leguminosae). The genus includes four species of woody twining vines that are native to China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, southern Canada, the Eastern United States, and north of Iran. They were later introduced to England, France, Germany and various other countries in Europe.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Wisteria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Full sun

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Climbing vine

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

8.0 m

Spread

8 m

Suggested uses

Trellises, pergolas, walls

Native to

Japan

Fragrance

Fragrant

Toxicity

Toxic if ingested

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys'

Cultivation

Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil; benefits from support for climbing

Pruning

Prune in summer after flowering and again in winter to control growth and encourage flowering

Propagation

Propagation by softwood cuttings, layering, or grafting

Pest resistance

Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite, Wisteria scale

Disease resistance

Honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot, Coral spot, Fungal leaf spot, Virus diseases, Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

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