American Wisteria
Will it grow where I live?
American Wisteria is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Height
- 12 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 50 years
- First yield
- after 5 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – moist
- pH
- 4.4 – 7.3
Growing
Wisteria frutescens prefers sunny locations with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Regular watering is especially important during dry periods. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Pruning promotes flowering and keeps the plant in shape.
⚠️ Hazards
Toxicity: toxic
Frequently asked questions
American Wisteria: how big does it get?
American Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) grows as a Climber and reaches roughly 12 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is very fast.
American Wisteria: what site does it need?
American Wisteria tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – moist. The pH may lie between 4.4 and 7.3.
American Wisteria: is it hardy?
American Wisteria is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
American Wisteria: will it grow in Central Europe?
American Wisteria is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
American Wisteria: is it poisonous?
American Wisteria is classified as toxic. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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