How Do You Plant Trees & Wisteria Vines?
Wisteria is a woody, deciduous flowering vine that can also be grown as a small ornamental tree. Native to the eastern United States and East Asia, wisteria can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, though the vines or trees may suffer from winter cold damage in zones 3 and 4. Wisteria is prized for its purple, purple-blue, lilac-blue, white or pink blossoms. Proper site selection and planting practices are essential to the successful growth of your wisteria vine or tree. Select a full-sun location for your wisteria tree or vine to ensure prolific blooming. Choose a location that receives a minimum of six, but preferably eight, hours of direct sunlight per day for best results. Look for a planting location that also provides deep, fertile and well-draining soil. Select a planting location near a fence, arbor, trellis or pergola if you will be growing your wisteria as a vine. Remove all unwanted vegetation from your chosen planting location. Clear the entire area of grass,
