Wisteria macrostachya (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

Scientific Name: Wisteria macrostachya (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Wisteria Nutt./ Wisteria macrostachya (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

<i>Wisteria macrostachya</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolWIMA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsVine
Native LocationsWIMA

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Wisteria macrostachya (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1746
Planting Density per Acre, Minim692
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-3


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationClimbing
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityYes
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Wisteria macrostachya</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

<i>Wisteria macrostachya</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

<i>Wisteria macrostachya</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

<i>Wisteria macrostachya</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

<i>Wisteria macrostachya</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

<i>Wisteria macrostachya</i> (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald

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