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Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis
Vines

(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Wisteria sinensis

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Wisteria sinensis Plant Information

Classification  
   
Scientific Name: Wisteria sinensis
Common Name: Chinese wisteria
Family: Fabaceae
Suggested Uses: flowering vine for patios, on large support structures, can be trained into small tree
   
Characteristics  
   
Plant Form: vine
Foliage: alternate and generally odd pinnately compound leaf up to 12 inches long

margin is sinnuate and entire
Flower: perfect, lavender or white raceme inflorescence up to 1 inch long
Bloom Period: early Spring
Fruit: pod that is 4 - 6 inches long
   
Environment  
   
USDA Zone: zones 5 - 8
   
Care  
   
Maintenance: to avoid support problems, will need very strong support structures (metal)

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