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It’s important to know how to prune wisteria to get the best out of this glorious climbing shrub.
With its striking twisted vines and weeping clusters of perfumed flowers, wisteria is a romantic, whimsical plant evocative of cottage gardens, and once you know how to grow wisteria you can enjoying this climbing plant in many areas of your backyard.
While it makes a dramatic feature growing up the front of a house, wisteria is also one of the most delightful pergola ideas.
Use it to frame a seating area, or add shade and privacy to the patio. Alternatively, consider trellis ideas for growing it against a fence or wall.
‘Wisteria is such a vibrant plant – I absolutely love seeing it hanging down an exterior or garden fence – it is so visually appealing,’ says Codey Stout, arborist, landscaper, and head of operations at TreeTriage.com.
‘Generally wisteria is a low-maintenance plant but to keep its richness throughout the years, pruning does need to be done twice a year – in summer and winter.'
(Image credit: Bridget Pierson)