Wisteria sinensis

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Wisteria sinensis

Also known as: Wisterias

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Plant Properties

Layer: Climb

Format: Medium

Height: 25.00 m

Width: 20.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Fruit, Tea

Edibility:
(1)

Medicinal:
(1)

Features:
Nitrogen, Paper, Fragrant

Description

"Seeds - cooked. Be careful, consult the toxicity information at the top of the page. Flowers - cooked. After thorough washing, they are cooked or processed into fritters. The flowers are sometimes candied in sugar and mixed with flour to create a local delicacy called 'Teng Lo.' The leaves contain allantoin and can be used as a coffee substitute. The young leaves are also edible."

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09

End of Harvest: 30/11

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Malus domestica Apple	Apple trees provide structure and support for Wisteria to climb and can benefit from the nitrogen fixation in the soil by Wisteria.
Salix alba Willow	Willow trees thrive in similar conditions and can provide shade and moisture retention, benefiting Wisteria.
Juglans regia English Walnut	Walnut trees can enhance soil health through their leaf litter and also pair well with Wisteria in terms of space.
Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple	Field Maple can provide good companion structure and attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Fagus sylvatica Beech	Beech trees can provide dappled shade, which can help prevent overheating for Wisteria.
Vitis vinifera Grape	Grapevine can encourage a multi-layered vertical garden structure and provide additional fruit yield.
Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar, Sweetbriar rose	Rugosa rose can provide attractive flowers while improving soil quality, benefiting Wisteria growth.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Hazelnut can provide nuts and act as a natural buffer and protector for Wisteria during harsh weather.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Raspberry can complement Wisteria with additional food sources while both plants benefit from similar care.
Polygonum bistorta, Persicaria bistorta Bistort, Meadow bistort, Snakeweed	Rooibos can improve soil moisture and its aromatic presence can enhance garden aesthetics alongside Wisteria.