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Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)

Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis

Non-foodZones 59climber

Wisteria sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese wisteria, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to China, in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Yunnan. Growing 20–30 m (66–98 ft) tall, it is a deciduous vine. It is widely cultivated in temperate regions for its twisting stems and masses of scented flowers in hanging racemes, in spring.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

⚠ Safety

All parts, especially the seeds and pods, are toxic. Grow as an ornamental nitrogen-fixing legume, never for food.

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Medium
Mature height
10 m
Maintenance
Medium
Hardiness
USDA 5–9
Layers
climber

Functional roles

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Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

cuttinglayeringseedmoderate

When: Softwood cuttings summer; layer

A legume, so it modestly fixes nitrogen; spectacular for pollinators but needs a strong support and hard pruning.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.