PatternBaseJapanese Wisteria
Wisteria floribunda, Fabaceae
Zones
4–9
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerTrellisPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
Moderate
Soil pH
6 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
KumquatCitrus japonica
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
CacaoTheobroma cacaoNitrogen FixationShade Provision
Custard AppleAnnona squamosaNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Golden KiwiActinidia chinensisPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Black BambooPhyllostachys nigraPhysical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Meyer LemonCitrus × limon
Japanese wisteria can overwhelm lemon trees through vigorous climbing and root competition
Eureka LemonCitrus × limonJapanese wisteria can overwhelm lemon trees through vigorous climbing and root competition
Persian LimeCitrus × latifoliaJapanese wisteria's aggressive growth can damage Persian lime trees through strangling and root competition
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationShade
Common Questions
What zones does Japanese Wisteria grow in?
Japanese Wisteria grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.
Is Japanese Wisteria a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Japanese Wisteria is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Japanese Wisteria?
Good companions for Japanese Wisteria include Kumquat, Cacao, Custard Apple, Golden Kiwi, Black Bamboo.
Design guilds with Japanese Wisteria and see companion relationships visually.
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