To keep wisteria under control prune vigorously.
Wisteria on roof.
The long fragrant curtains of blossoms that adorn wisteria wisteria spp make it seem like a lovely addition to your garden.
Otherwise your only option may be getting rid of wisteria altogether.
In autumn and winter prune side shoots to a length of 3 inches along main branches.
American wisteria wisteria frutescens which grows in zones 5 to 9 it s native to a range of states covering virginia to texas southeast to florida and north up through new york iowa and michigan.
Wisteria is our plant of the week.
If you are located in north america consider planting a species of wisteria native to the continent such as.
Wisteria needs a strong trellis support.
It can wind its way under roof tiles and create water damage.
Only one plant is usually needed to cover an entire structure since it is like other species of wisteria such a vigorous grower.
Experts recommend that if you locate a wisteria near a structure or walkway you should insert a corrugated panel some 6 feet 1 8 m long and several feet 1 m wide beside.
In spite of its beauty and fragrance wisteria is a fast growing vine that can quickly take over plants including trees as well as any buildings like your home if given the chance.
After your trellis is in place tie individual branches to the cable to train it to grow alongside the grid.
Wisteria floribunda is a desirable selection to grow on pergolas and arbors because its long flowers hang dramatically through the top.
For this reason wisteria must be kept under control with regular pruning.