Wisteria, the noxious weed.............................

In South Carolina, Wisteria is pretty much considered a noxious weed. I've not been able to purchase it in the local nurseries that I've seen. Does anyone know if a cutting from a Wisteria vine can be grown, or must the root system be transplanted? Also, What is the best method for growing from a cutting it this is possible? Thanks :)

Wisteria, the noxious weed.............................
For your information, Wisteria is a member of the Pea family, Fabaceae (formerly Leguminoseae). The genus was named in honor of an anatomy professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Caspar Wistar (1761-1818). The genus includes ten species of deciduous climbing vines, two native to the southern United States and the others native to eastern Asia. Yes, it may be a noxious weed but oh, so beautiful. Some info about this is:





It can be grown from seed but... if grown by seed, it remains in what is called a long juvenile stage and may not actually bloom for 10 or so years.





On the other hand, plants that have been grafted, and plants grown from cuttings or layered from a flowering plant will usually begin flowering earlier than seedlings.


Grafts (of the wisteria plant) can be "grafted" on other plants... even trees such as grapefruit, apple, or other type trees. Plants can be started using cuttings.. placed in water for a long period of time, and/or water/soil mixture for a long period of time until roots start coming out. The plant, however, will not be expected to bloom for several years.





Some additional information on planting: Once the soil is prepared and the support system is in place, the vine can be planted. Place the root ball of the plant in the hole so it is no deeper than it originally grew in the nursery. If your wisteria is grafted, set it so the graft union is slightly below the soil surface. Fill in the hole with the prepared soil mix and firm it around the root ball. Water well after planting, soaking the entire area. New plants will require an inch of water per week applied either through irrigation or as rainfall. Young plants should be fertilized annually until they fill the allotted space. Do not expect young vines to bloom since vegetative growth is being encouraged. Once the plant is established and has filled the allotted space, do not fertilize unless shoot and foliage growth and color is not good. Water only if foliage wilts as it might during drought conditions. Both of these practices stimulate vegetative growth and limit flower production.
Reply:Please just be sure that the Wisteria isn't so aggressive that other plants or wildlife will be affected. We all know about how rabbits have damaged Australia's environment. Check with your local co-op to be on the safe side. Report It

Reply:Very true... I have Russian Sage which is a willowy beautiful plant with purple flowers (very small) and they propogate so I have to continually pull the estra othewise they would take ove t he whole yard. Report It

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Reply:A simple answer is yes. I took just a cutting from my mom's plant that had some root to it and planted it next to a pine tree and it just took off growing up the tree. They are beautiful at this time of the year.
Reply:Go with the first answer,,, they went the distance in research. I love them (Wysteria) and you might attempt Root-Tone with the proper conditions, for a cutting.





Rev. Steven
Reply:I would go with the first answer.





Although if you plan to plant this, be very careful where you plant it especially if it is close to your home. Make sure that it doesn't become overgrown. Cut it back yearly. This plant can and will take over the back yard. It will also seperate concrete, get into any and every crack available. It took over a friends house and we spent years trying to dig and kill it out. It can survive a nuclear holicost.