Species: Wisteria floribunda

(wis-tee'ri-ah flor-i-bun'dah)

Wisteria floribunda

Japanese Wisteria

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars exist for this species. Selection is largely focused on flower color and size.

'Alba', 'Issai', 'Issai Perfect', 'Longissima Alba', 'Macrobotrys', 'Rosea', 'Royal Purple'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Vine

Height: 30' - 50'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: heavy twining vine

Ornamental Other: adaptable; full sun to part shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: rich green leaves; fragrant violet-blue flowers in April/May; fruits are fuzzy green pods; requires strong support

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

many diseases

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to Japan; considerable pruning necessary to keep it under control

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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