Overview
Wisteria sinensis is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Wisteria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around Higher than 12 metres tall and wider than 8 metres wide, reaching full size in around 10-20 years. Wisteria sinensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH.
About
Wisteria sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese wisteria, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to China, in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Yunnan. Growing 20–30 m (66–98 ft) tall, it is a deciduous vine. It is widely cultivated in temperate regions for its twisting stems and masses of scented flowers in hanging racemes, in spring. Mature plants reach roughly Higher than 12 metres tall and wider than 8 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Wisteria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Wisteria sinensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Wisteria sinensis?
Wisteria sinensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Wisteria sinensis need?
Wisteria sinensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Wisteria sinensis grow?
Wisteria sinensis reaches a height of Higher than 12 metres and a spread of wider than 8 metres. It takes around 10-20 years to reach full size.
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