Chinese Wisteria

Did you know

• Chinese wisteria twines counterclockwise, while Japanese wisteria twines clockwise — a reliable way to tell them apart.
• A single wisteria vine can live for over 100 years; the oldest known specimen in Japan is estimated at 1,200 years old.
• The vine's woody stems can crush pergolas and bend steel pipes with their immense twisting force over time.
• All parts of the plant are toxic, especially the seeds, which contain the toxin wisterin and can cause severe nausea.
• Wisteria can take 7 to 15 years to bloom from seed, which is why grafted plants are strongly preferred.

Color meanings

Uses

• pergola and arbor ornamental
• bonsai
• traditional garden design