Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis, Fabaceae

Zones

5–8

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

White MulberryMorus alba

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

YuzuCitrus junos

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Meyer LemonCitrus × limon

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Eureka LemonCitrus × limon

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Hedge BambooBambusa multiplex

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Navel OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Chinese wisteria's aggressive growth can strangle and compete intensely with orange trees

Blood OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Chinese wisteria's aggressive growth can strangle and compete intensely with orange trees

Valencia OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Chinese wisteria's aggressive growth can strangle and compete intensely with orange trees

Hardy KiwiActinidia arguta

Chinese wisteria competes aggressively with hardy kiwi vines for support structures and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationShade

Common Questions

What zones does Chinese Wisteria grow in?

Chinese Wisteria grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Is Chinese Wisteria a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Chinese Wisteria is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Chinese Wisteria?

Good companions for Chinese Wisteria include White Mulberry, Yuzu, Meyer Lemon, Eureka Lemon, Hedge Bamboo.

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