Wisteria sinensis – Wisteria sinensis

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Wisteria sinensis – Wisteria sinensis

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Wisteria sinensis is an imposing climbing plant that reaches between 10 m and 25 m in height. In the wild, the plant can reach 30 m in height. W. sinensis can also be grown as a small tree with capriciously flattened crown, but will then always need the support of a pole because the crown becomes too heavy for the trunk. The twigs of W. sinensis always wind "counterclockwise" as seen from above. From the side, the twigs grow from the bottom left to the top right around a stick or pole. The odd-pinnate leaves are mid-green and consist of 9-13 partial leaves. Just before the leaves emerge, the light blue-violet flowers open in dense, hanging clusters. The clusters can grow up to 40 cm long and flowering continues during leaf unfurling. The young unfurling leaves are bronze-coloured, which makes an attractive combination with the flower colour. After flowering, large, felty-haired green pods can form.
W. sinensis is a strong-growing climber that, if space is limited, needs regular companion pruning. If pruning takes place after the flowers have finished flowering, it will not be at the expense of flowering. W. sinensis will grow in any soil, provided it is sufficiently nutritious. Although it prefers to grow in sun or semi-shade, the soil should not be allowed to dry out for long periods.

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Specifications
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Height
10-25 m
Width
4-5m
Crown
broad weeping, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
blue-violet, flowers in April-May, fragrant flowers
Fruits
grey, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad weeping 1st size , taller than 12 metres open crown green violet April May fast growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies toxic components Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Wisteria sinensis

Wisteria sinensis can eventually reach a height of 10-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Wisteria sinensis is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Wisteria sinensis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Wisteria sinensis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Wisteria sinensis blooms in april, may.
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