WISTERIA
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WISTERIA
Commonly known as Japanese wisteria
All Flower MAY-JUL
Genus of about 10 species of twining, woody, deciduous climbers found in moist woodland and on streamsides in China, Korea, Japan and central and southern USA.
When viewed from above Japanese wisteria twines clockwise, Chinese wisteria counter clockwise.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousPinnate leaves, each composed of 11-19 ovate to lance-shaped leaflets.
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 9m (28ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous twining climber.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Wisteria - Care Guide
