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- Q.Can I Grow A Wisteria Up A Palm Tree? - Hi, I have a palm tree in a planter (2.5m tall, trunk about 8” wide). I’d love to grow a ...
- Q.Can I Cut Back A Wisteria A Lot? - I am moving home soon and I have a 8 year old potted wisteria that I would like to take ...
- Q.Hello – I Bought Some Standard Trees Earlier This Year (in Pots) All Seem To Have Or Are Near Dying Now - Trees are - Standard Wisteria sinensis Tree / Standard Ceanothus / Standard Salix Kilmarnock / Lavender stoechas Toscane 12 cm ...
- Q.Wisteria Breaks Trellis - My wisteria toppled over. How far should I cut it back ? It’s growing by a 3 foot fence what ...
- Q.LSU Guy - Any other trees like the mountain air? wisteria? Fruit trees?
- Q.How Do I Prune A Young Wisteria That Was Planted About 6 Months Ago? - I have planted 2 wisterias, one in ground and one in a large pot. I would appreciate advice on whether ...
- Q.Is Wisteria Slow Growing In Zone 5? - Hi! I am hearing conflicting advice when it comes to wisteria in my zone 5b! I have been considering growing ...
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Sach160 on
September 14, 2020
SW18 1EDQ.Can I Grow A Wisteria Up A Palm Tree?
Hi, I have a palm tree in a planter (2.5m tall, trunk about 8” wide). I’d love to grow a wisteria up it to get a bit of colour on this area and fill out the tree a bit, but I hear wisteria can kill trees. Would the palm be ok?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This would not be advised. This is especially true in container. It will risk the tree's health, definitely. If you chose to grow it in a separate container, then it may be possible to use the palm as a trellis, as long as you keep up the maintenance of the Wisteria. Pruning will be necessary, quite often.
Here is an article to help you grow Wisteria: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/growing-wisteria-in-container.htm
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September 20, 2020A.So I’ve been looking into other options for less vigorous climbers - how about a climbing rose like parade roses? Naturally whatever grew up the tree would be kept in check to give interest around the lower region rather than cover the canopy
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September 15, 2020A.Thank you for the answer. I'd like to grow something up the tree or next to it that adds colour (pink/red/purple and at least 0.5m in height). The tree get the sun nearly all day, but it is exposed (ie it can get very windy) and the container is 70x70x70cm. Any suggestions would be much appreciated...
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- Asked by
Tam990 on
October 27, 2020
LondonQ.Can I Cut Back A Wisteria A Lot?
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?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.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
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November 3, 2020Q.Hello – I Bought Some Standard Trees Earlier This Year (in Pots) All Seem To Have Or Are Near Dying Now
Trees are - Standard Wisteria sinensis Tree / Standard Ceanothus / Standard Salix Kilmarnock / Lavender stoechas Toscane 12 cm Pot - I used good quality compost - though pots are ceramic and have no drainage I was careful in summer to not overwater because of this and they were doing well - now the weather has turned I don’t know what to do - I think the lavender has completely died - the pussy willow one all leaves are brown but new buds look like they are there - the wisteria is still green at moment but looking sad - help would be appreciated thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These plants are deciduous and will go into dormancy in the winter. They should all come back in spring. The lavender may or may not, depending on how cold it gets this winter. You could overwinter it inside.
I would get them into some pots with drainage holes.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/transplant-wisteria-vines.htm
and here is an article about how to get your plants safely through the winter:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-winter-car.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/lavender-mulching-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/weeping-pussy-willow-in-a-pot.htm
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November 3, 2020Q.Wisteria Breaks Trellis
My wisteria toppled over. How far should I cut it back ? It’s growing by a 3 foot fence what can I build for support ? Any ideas ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would opt for a sturdy metal trellis, arbor, or you can make one out of lattice that is cemented in the ground with 4X4 wood posts. It needs a strong support and regular pruning or it will take over.
A less expensive option is training it in a tree form. All you need is a metal post.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/wisteria-care-get-out-your-clippers-twice-year-go-townThese articles should help you understand how to deal with your wisteria. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htm
If you have the aggressive European wisteria you might want to swap it out with the less aggressive native wisteria:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/american-wisteria-plants.htm
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November 5, 2020Q.LSU Guy
Any other trees like the mountain air? wisteria? Fruit trees?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fir/douglas-fir-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/bristlecone-pine-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mountain-laurel/mountain-laurel-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/larch/growing-a-larch-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/growing-alpine-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-3/zone-3-nut-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/aspen/planting-quaking-aspen-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/american-wisteria-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/high-altitude-plants-garden.htm
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November 5, 2020Q.How Do I Prune A Young Wisteria That Was Planted About 6 Months Ago?
I have planted 2 wisterias, one in ground and one in a large pot. I would appreciate advice on whether they should be ‘hard pruned’ or just trimmed and when this should be done.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are two articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/growing-wisteria-proper-wisteria-vine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
January 30, 2021Q.Is Wisteria Slow Growing In Zone 5?
Hi! I am hearing conflicting advice when it comes to wisteria in my zone 5b! I have been considering growing amethyst falls wisteria or blue moon wisteria up a pergola on my property. I am concerned about the speed of growth of this plant. I was told that in my zone it will grow a lot slower...is this true? I don’t want to plant something that will overtake my structure quickly and ruin it!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 31, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I haven't seen any research that confirms that it will grow more slowly in your area. I think you may just need to find a slower growing variety, such as Wisteria frutescens, but your location is likely ideal for wisteria growth. Here are a few articles that may help you as your wisteria grows:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/american-wisteria-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/growing-wisteria-proper-wisteria-vine-care.htmWas this answer useful?00
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