Cutting Back Wisteria

Question

I have a wisteria that was blown over by hurricane Irene. Of course, it was intertwined in a trellis and I can’t get it straightened up. What I need to know is how far down can I cut the bush and still have it grow back?

Answer 1

Once wisteria is established, you can cut it back significantly without harming it. Remove dead wood as well as any crowded branches and cut back the side branchesto about a foot or so from the main trunk. You may also want to go ahead and remove any suckers that may be located around the base. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htm