• 9 years ago
• Posted in:Papilionaceae
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Attracts Birds, Climber, Deciduous, Flower - Spring, Week 04

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Common Name —— Chinese wisteria
Family —————— Papilionaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 5
Form ——————— large woody climber
Height/Spread ——– > 12.0 m – > 8.0 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun; part shade
Leaves —————— deciduous; alternate; pinnate compound; ovate-oblong to ovate-lanceolate
Fall Colour ———— N/A
Flower —————— May; blue-violet
Fruit ——————— pod
Limitation ————- high maintenance; sturdy structure needed
Strength —————- deer and drought tolerate
Use ———————– excellent vine for arbors, pergolas, posts, trellises, fences or terrace walls