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Chinese Wisteria 'Caroline'

Wisteriasinensis

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Wisteria (wis-TEER-ee-uh)
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Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Loveland, Colorado

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