Wisteria sinensis

Chinese Wisteria

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Vine
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, purple, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Arbor, espalier, pollard, standard
Height 15' to 30' / 4.60m to 9.20m
Spread 40' to 50' / 12.20m to 15.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Naturalizing