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- Q.Variegated Privet – Ligustrum Sinense ‘Variegata Too Large. - I am thinking about cutting my Variegated Privet - Ligustrum sinense 'Variegata' all the way back to the ground and ...
- Q.What Are Fuzzy White Spots On Trunk Of 40 Yr Old Wisteria? - 1st yr trimming new growth daily so canopy is thinner than usual. Very hot month. Recently added new wiring to ...
- Q.Wisteria Survival - About 5 years ago we planted a wisteria about 20’ from a trumpet vine. It never blossomed but this year ...
- Q.How Do I Care For A Indoor Potted Wisteria In The Winter. - Hi there! I started a wisteria from seed last winter. It’s about a 12 inches in height now. Its never ...
- Q.Leaf/plant Health Query - Hi we have 2 wisterias that have started blooming its spring here, one is thriving and healthy the other started ...
- Q.My Wisteria Has Grown Too Big And Needs Cutting Back - I have recently moved into a house which has a wisteria growing up the eaves and along the roof line. ...
- Q.When Is The Best Time To Take Wisteria Cuttings - When is the best time of year to take cuttings and how would you do that. ie at what point/part ...
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August 15, 2021Q.Variegated Privet – Ligustrum Sinense ‘Variegata Too Large.
I am thinking about cutting my Variegated Privet - Ligustrum sinense 'Variegata' all the way back to the ground and letting it start over. Any thoughts or info??
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GKH_Susan on
August 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can rejuvenate the shrub. In late winter cut it back to about 4 to 6 inches from the ground.
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August 29, 2021Q.What Are Fuzzy White Spots On Trunk Of 40 Yr Old Wisteria?
1st yr trimming new growth daily so canopy is thinner than usual. Very hot month. Recently added new wiring to lift weight of heavy branches. 3 distinct trunks. Never noticed the fuzzy white patches on trunks/thick branches in 30 years. Few leaves on top yellow with brown spots. Do not want to lose this beauty.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Uh oh. That looks like a mealy bug issue! This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
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September 11, 2021Q.Wisteria Survival
About 5 years ago we planted a wisteria about 20’ from a trumpet vine. It never blossomed but this year we had orange trumpet flowers among the lush vines. Not being able to adequately distinguish trumpet leaves from wisteria, I trimmed it back to the trunk (photo). Our zone in upstate NY is 6a. Will it survive and what do you think it is?
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BushDoctor on
September 23, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It will survive, but I can't say without a doubt that this is Wisteria. This could, very well, be Campsis. Whichever it is, you will need to let it re-grow in order to know for sure.
Either species will come back, easily, after a hard prune.
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September 23, 2021Q.How Do I Care For A Indoor Potted Wisteria In The Winter.
Hi there! I started a wisteria from seed last winter. It’s about a 12 inches in height now. Its never been outdoors. It’s recently started to drop leaves, but as the weather cools that’s makes sense to drop leaves...maybe? Hopefully! I’m wondering if I should put in a cool/dark space for the winter or grow like an indoor house plant. I would eventually like to have outside and in ground. I’m just waiting for it to get stronger. I live in BC Canada so milder winters but lots of snow non the less.
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GKH_Susan on
October 7, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I suggest putting it in a cool room near a sunny window. Water lightly for the winter. You could plant it outside if you still have about six weeks before the first freeze. Do you know it could take 15 years for a wisteria to bloom from seed?
Here is more about a wisteria seedling:
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September 27, 2021Q.Leaf/plant Health Query
Hi we have 2 wisterias that have started blooming its spring here, one is thriving and healthy the other started with browny-green,limp leaves. Its color is getting better after we fertilised but it has these spots on it? Can you advise? The one on the left is the spotty one and the right is our healthy one.the second photo is a close up...
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GKH_Susan on
October 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Mottled leaves can mean spider mites. Spray your plant with Neem oil, that should help. It also could be the beginning of powdery mildew, but Neem oil would help that, too. Also inspect the leaves carefully for aphids or scale.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
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October 7, 2021
Biron, FranceQ.My Wisteria Has Grown Too Big And Needs Cutting Back
I have recently moved into a house which has a wisteria growing up the eaves and along the roof line. It has a main stem that divides into a further thick stem (about 8cm across) and some smaller stems (about 2cm across) that intertwine and run along the same route. The larger stem is very heavy and is creating a load on the structure of the building. In turn this is causing the whole plant to fall away from the building. Is it possible for me to cut the larger stem, allow the stems that feed off that to die and then cut it away and remove it? I could then allow the smaller stems to grow in its place. These are easier to train in the right direction because they are more flexible and not so heavy. Will I kill the plant if I cut the larger stem?
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BushDoctor on
October 7, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This is an acceptable pruning method to restore an old, overgrown plant!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 7, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can cut out the larger stem and it won't hurt it. You also can cut it all back to 3 feet below where you want it. Here is more help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-root-system.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/transplanting-wisteria-suckers.htm
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October 12, 2021Q.When Is The Best Time To Take Wisteria Cuttings
When is the best time of year to take cuttings and how would you do that. ie at what point/part of the plant do you cut from
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GKH_Susan on
October 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Spring or early summer is the best time to take cuttings. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/propagating-wisteria-cuttings.htm
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