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Wisteria macrostachya (Kentucky wisteria)

Other names: American wisteria

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Species
W. macrostachya is a vigorous, twining, woody, deciduous climber bearing pinnate, dark green leaves with ovate, veined leaflets and, from late spring or early summer as the leaves emerge, racemes of purple-blue flowers in spring followed by velvety, green seed pods.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
8 m 3 m 10-20 years
26 ft 9 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade. Flowering is best in full sun. Grow informally through a large tree or formally against a wall or over a pergola. Site carefully as needs strong support and may become inva

Suggested uses

Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Climbing

Native to

Southeastern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Grafting

Pests

Scale insects

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Leaf spot

Take hardwood cuttings in autumn and winter

Take softwood cuttings

Propagate from grafting in winter (advanced)

Layer in early summer

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