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It grows naturally in the Far East – Japan, Korea, China.
Habitus: A climber that can grow up to 20 meters in height. It has a strong canopy. It grows very quickly, therefore it is classified as an invasive species. It takes 20 years to reach its full size.
Flower: purple, violet-blue or white flowers that are gathered in hanging clusters. They bloom in May, and sometimes there is a second bloom at the end of summer. Wisteria fruits are oblong pods that contain numerous seeds.
Leaves: The leaves are compound, oddly pinnate and alternate.
It likes sunlight, it needs a minimum of 5-6 hours of direct light for optimal growth. The most ideal for its growth is loose soil, poor in lime. It tolerates low temperatures up to -15°C.
It is used in perfume production due to the intoxicating smell of the flower. Wisteria bark, pods and seeds are extremely poisonous.
It can be propagated by seeds, grafting, cuttings and ridge cutting. The most common way of propagation is by cuttings.
Wisteria sinensis Prolifik
Wisteria sinensis Boskoop
Wisteria sinensis Rosea
Diseases: fungal root rot, powdery mildew, chlorosis
Pests: borer, caterpillars, aphids
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