Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a climber that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: Chinese wisteria or Chinese kidney bean.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Chinese wisteria, Chinese kidney bean
Scientific name: Wisteria sinensis
Plant type: Climbers
Habit: Climbing
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) – Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) – Michel Chauvet, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
