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 ?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/05/2020 @ 3:05 am

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.
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