White Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis ‘Alba’
Wisteria sinensis ‘Alba’
Other Names: White Chinese Wisteria
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Flowering Vine
Height or Length at Maturity: 25’+ as a vine; 6 feet or higher as a tree with pruning
Width at Maturity: 6’+
Spacing: 10 feet apart to cover fences or other structures
Spacing: 10 feet apart to cover fences or other structures
Growth Habit / Form: Climbing, Dense, Spreading/Trailing, Twining, Upright, Cascading
Growth Rate: Very fast
Flower Color: White
Flower Type: Elongated Clusters of Single Flowers
Flower Size: 6-12″+ long Clusters
Flowering Period: Mid Spring to Summer
Flowering Period: Mid Spring to Summer
Fragrant Flowers: Yes, Highly Fragrant
Foliage Color: Rich Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun or Half Day Shade
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silt
Soil Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 4.5 – 7.0
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention, Butterflies
Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought (when established), Insect, Mildew
Description
Putting on one of the most impressive spring floral displays of any flowering vine, the White Wisteria, Wisteria sinensis ‘Alba’, is desired for its abundant 6 to 12 inch long clusters of highly fragrant pure white flowers. The clusters hang straight down from stems along its climbing vines that can grow to 25 feet or more in height, depending on the height of the support structure. That said, Wisteria vines are very long lived, up to 100 years or more, thus can grow to massive lengths if not maintained. For those that don’t mind some occasional pruning, wisteria is a wonderful choice for growing on a sturdy trellis, arbor, pergola, rail or fence. It can also be trained to grow as a highly attractive small to medium size single or multi trunk tree. If you don’t like the thought of pruning you can safely grow this beauty up a large tree with no harm at all to the tree. Simply plant it at the base of the trunk and with a little assistance the vine will be on it’s way up!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing vigorously to 25 feet or more in height or length, the White Wisteria is ideal for use to grow up and over sturdy arbors, pergolas, and other over head structures that might benefit from the support of a flowering vine. Also nice growing along the tops of fences or rails or up tall columns or posts. Can also be trained to form a highly attractive small tree. As it often does in the wild, this wisteria can be grown up and throughout the branches of large trees without compromising the health of the tree. A fine addition to Asian theme gardens, blue or white theme gardens and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 10 feet apart to cover a fence
Growing Preferences
White Wisteria is adaptable to various soil types and thrives in a wide range of pH (4.5-7). We suggest a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility for fastest growth. The vine is happy in full sun or part shade however flowering will be diminished in heavy shade. If needed, prune in late winter to reduce the size. Selective pruning to remove a stray branch can be done any time of year.
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First time ordering from this company. I read many of the positive reviews and decided to give them a try. I ordered the Chinese Wisteria and was very impressed by the health of the vine and the condition of the shipment so much so that I ordered a second vine. I will definitely order from this company again as the price of my Wisteria’s was affordable because the cost didn’t break the bank given their size. I ordered to 3 gallon vines. You will be very pleased by their selection, costs, shipping and health of their vines. Absolutely beautiful.——————————————————-Thanks for the photos! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I decided to rejuvenate a garden space formerly occupied by sakaki and camellia that died due to winter kill. The plant received from Wilson Bros arrived hardy and healthy. It has quickly acclimated.———————————————–Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
When I was searching vendors for this particular plant it seemed as though Wilson Bros was slightly over-priced to similar products. However, I decided to buy from them because their delivery time was the only reasonable response available.
Once I rcvd this plant, in a very short time, I was astounded by the entire purchase. The packaging was impeccable, and the plant was incredible. For a 3 gal pot, this plant was easily twice what I was expecting (from my experiences with other vendors). It was healthy, undamaged, and huge. It responded very well to pruning and vine wrapping (into the form of a tree trunk), and after 10 days, it’s doing really well.
I will always look for opportunities to purchase from Wilson Bros again! Thanks for the care you take with your orders.——————————————————————Wow!!! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Once I rcvd this plant, in a very short time, I was astounded by the entire purchase. The packaging was impeccable, and the plant was incredible. For a 3 gal pot, this plant was easily twice what I was expecting (from my experiences with other vendors). It was healthy, undamaged, and huge. It responded very well to pruning and vine wrapping (into the form of a tree trunk), and after 10 days, it’s doing really well.
I will always look for opportunities to purchase from Wilson Bros again! Thanks for the care you take with your orders.——————————————————————Wow!!! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I looked a long time to find this beautiful wisteria. I wanted to give one to my son for his new pergola. It arrived in excellent condition and has already started to climb. I appreciate all the care it took to plant, grow and ship this gorgeous plant. I have had one for years. Thank you!—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your son enjoys it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I had 2 wisterias 3 gal. shipped to my home in Iowa. They arrived much larger than I thought they would be. Healthy beautiful plants are now planted and thriving, looks amazing in newly landscaped front yard. THANK YOU—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Wonderfully packaged vine. Was impressed with trellis attached. Vine started acclimating immediately when watered and within a few days foliage appeared. Beautiful plant!!! Thank you again!!!————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
The tree arrived in excellent shape. Planted it and it’s doing very well. First time ordering. Will order again in the future.—————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Love this place! Everything we were promised has been kept. We ordered 5 Wisteria plants and when they arrived about a week ago, they were lovely and healthy, between 3 and 4 ft tall as promised and in excellent condition! Packaged very well which pleased us very much. I can’t wait to see how they will look in the Spring! I had to ask a couple of questions about the plants and was impressed at how fast my questions were answered.
We’ll be back for more in the future!————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
We’ll be back for more in the future!————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I have ordered 7 shipments from this company and everytime I am so impressed with the quality of the plants and the packing. I will continue to use them. They have a great selection of unusual showcase plants in their collection. Thank you.———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The quality from Wilson brothers is excellent! Very healthy stock!——————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
I have ordered several plants from Wilson Bros and each one has arrived healthy and beautiful! I am an avid gardener and I’m very picky about my plants. I can’t say enough great things about this nursery!! You will not be disappointed when ordering from them!! It’s the only nursery I will order my plants from!! Thank you so much for providing a quality nursery with unique plants that you wont find in big box stores!!————————————–We are so very glad you are pleased! Thanks so much for the awesome review! Beth | WBG
This tree arrived in perfect shape, healthy, and ready to plant. It was attached to a support which allows for stable, upright growth.
I am anxious to see those blossoms!
I order many plants online, some of which arrive in terrible condition. A great disappointment and many times, not guaranteed. This company is one of the best in my experience.—————————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
I am anxious to see those blossoms!
I order many plants online, some of which arrive in terrible condition. A great disappointment and many times, not guaranteed. This company is one of the best in my experience.—————————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
When I first received my plants, I was afraid one had been damaged in shipping. I reached out to customer service, and received a very prompt reply. They recommended I go ahead and plant them (I bought 2) and give them about 2 weeks to see how they’d do. Well, they’re both healthy and growing beautifully.
Shipping was rapid and they had been carefully packed. The size and appearance of the plants was stunning. I will definitely order from them again.————————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Shipping was rapid and they had been carefully packed. The size and appearance of the plants was stunning. I will definitely order from them again.————————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
It was worth the money to get a 3 gallon pot. I am really pleased at the size of the plant. I will order again in the spring.————————————————————-Hi Linda, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Blue Chinese Wisteria Vine. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
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