silky wisteria

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a vigorous, deciduous climber twining anticlockwise and reaching a height and spread of 9m or more. The leaves comprise 9-13 oval to ovate, downy leaflets. Slightly fragrant, violet-blue to white flowers up to 3cm long are borne in racemes 10-15cm long and followed by velvety seedpods

Scientific classification

Species: silky wisteria (Wisteria brachybotrys)
Genus: Wisteria
Family: Fabaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of silky wisteria

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of silky wisteria

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silky wisteria care guide

Deep water during establishment and in prolonged drought
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep water during establishment and in prolonged drought

Fertilizing

Feed lightly in spring, avoid excessive nitrogen

Pruning

See pruning wisteria

Propagation

Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings or grafting

Growing

Grow in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in sun or semi shade. May be trained into a large tree, on a wall, arch or pergola, or as a free-standing half standard. See wisteria growing guide for more advice

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