Blue Wisteria

October 31, 2023 Post a Comment

Blue wisteria

Most types of Wisterias only bloom in the spring, but the Blue Moon Wisteria blooms in the spring and twice in the summer. When your neighbors' Wisterias are done blooming, yours will brighten up the landscape twice more! Large, fragrant blue blooms will cover your fence or trellis all season long.

How big does a blue wisteria tree get?

A small ornamental tree, Blue Wisteria grows to only 6 ft. to 8 ft. T. The plant is pre-pruned to tree form and must be pruned regularly or it will revert back. Blue Wisteria attracts butterflies.

How fast does blue wisteria tree grow?

How Fast Does This Wisteria Tree Grow? Wisteria are known to be fast growing dwarf trees pushing 3-5 feet in height per year. Expect blooms on this tree 3-5 years after being planted.

Is blue wisteria poisonous?

Other: All parts of the plant are poisonous, but it is most often the seeds or seed pods that are ingested. Symptoms: Symptoms can include burning mouth, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, sometimes followed by collapse.

Is blue wisteria invasive?

It's the rich purple, fragrant flowers that hang from trees like grape bunches. It's what a lot of people would actually want in their garden, or drooping from their pergola at home. Wisteria is actually an invasive plant that has a bad habit of taking over a garden or backyard.

What is the prettiest wisteria?

Most Wisteria floribunda display attractive fall colors, but 'Violacea Plena' is by far the best with its foliage turning butter-yellow. A few other cultivars are also displaying remarkable fall colors such as 'Rosea', 'Kuchi-Beni', 'Lawrence', 'Macrobothrys', or 'Royal Purple'.

Where is the best place to plant a wisteria?

Plant them in fertile, well-drained soil. Wisterias flower best in full sun so choose a south- or west-facing wall or pergola. They will grow in slight shade but flowering will be reduced.

How long does it take a blue wisteria to bloom?

Wisterias are slow to mature and may not begin flowering until three to five years after planting. Wisterias are rapid growers and can shoot up 10 feet or more in a single growing season. That's great if you want to quickly cover a fence or pergola, but you don't want the vines to overrun your garden.

Can you plant wisteria next to a house?

Wisteria is also known for growing onto (and into) nearby structures, such as houses, garages, sheds, and so on. We strongly recommend not planting wisteria too close to your home! Wisteria vines require a very sturdy structure to climb on, such as a metal or wooden trellis or pergola.

Is wisteria poisonous to dogs?

Wisteria. With cascades of flowing purple blooms, wisterias are truly stunning. But their seeds (and seed pods) are highly poisonous to dogs, while the leaves and flowers can also be harmful in large quantities.

Does wisteria have invasive roots?

Yes, you can usually expect a wisteria plant to grow rather aggressively. Although this vining species is gorgeous, wisteria has highly invasive root systems that can wreak havoc on plants nearby.

What is the lifespan of a wisteria?

Wisteria can climb up tall trees and will continue to grow in the tree canopy where it can shade out smaller trees and plants below. Additionally, individual wisteria plants can live for more than 50 years; wisteria's longevity only increases its ability to invade an area and choke out native plants.

What happens if you touch wisteria?

The seed pods and seeds are considered the most toxic parts of the plant, but all parts contain the harmful chemicals lectin and wisterin, which can cause a burning sensation in the mouth, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea if swallowed.

Why is wisteria a problem?

By climbing into the canopy of trees or plants, it can shade them out, impairing those plants from effectively growing. Over time, wisteria will climb and twine around other plants, eventually shading and girdling native plants.

Is wisteria toxic to touch?

Wisteria. Although Wisteria is not toxic to humans, it's dangerous to pets, including dogs, cats, and horses. This climbing flowering plant produces pods and seeds that are toxic to pets.

Is wisteria a messy plant?

There are only two cautions I would offer. The first is to plant your tree away from any sidewalks as the falling flowers can be rather messy, wet and slippery. The second is to avoid excessively windy locations as the wood is somewhat brittle and strong winds can cause broken branches.

Is wisteria invasive in Ontario?

INVASIVE: Both Chinese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) and Japanese wisteria (Wisteria sinensisuse) are aggressive vining plants that threaten native species, including large trees.

Can wisteria damage your property?

By installing wire support, the wisteria will grow onto the wire instead of growing over downpipes and aerials which will cause long term damage. Wisteria will also grow into windows and climb to the roof of your property. This can be stopped by pruning at different times throughout the summer."

Does wisteria add value to a house?

“In my 17 years as an estate agent I have regularly noted that homes graced with wisteria have sold for higher figures than similar homes without,” says Becky Munday, the director of Munday's estate agency.

Which wisteria smells the best?

The most fragrant kinds of wisteria are floribunda, sinensis and brachybotrys, with these cultivars being especially prized for their perfume: Shiro Kapitan (sweet), Kuchi Beni (musky) and Murasaki Kapitan (sweet).