Can I Cut Back A Wisteria A Lot?

Question

I am moving home soon and I have a 8 year old potted wisteria that I would like to take with me. Problem is that it’s very well wrapped around my railings and even produce 1 flower bloom this summer. I also think the roots may have gone through the pot. I do not want to stress it too much but is there any way to prune it back for transporting to new home?

Answer 1

You can prune these back pretty heavily with no ill effect. They may fail to flower for a few years after, but it will not kill them.

Here is an article for more information on hard pruning:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htm