Wisteria Growing On Roof

Open areas surrounded by lawn that can be easily mowed are ideal for growing wisteria.

Wisteria growing on roof.

It is hardy to 10 to 20 degrees fahrenheit. If the plant scales your wall it might reach the roof causing damage to the structure. Wisteria flowers play on your senses producing a sweet intoxicating fragrance that lets you know summer is here. The fast growing japanese wisteria plant grows best in u s.

Wisteria vines require a very sturdy structure to climb on such as a metal or wooden trellis or pergola. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9 and chinese wisteria grows best in zones 5 to 8 while the american. It is most successfully planted in a warm sheltered spot facing south or west. Wisteria is also known for growing onto and into nearby structures such as houses garages sheds and so on.

Wisteria can grow to en enormous size. This can be stopped by pruning at different times throughout the summer. We strongly recommend not planting wisteria too close to your home. Wisteria is a twining vine that requires sturdy support and regular pruning to keep it under control.

The flowers will only appear on new vines and gardeners should continually prune old canes to inspire new growth and flowering in the plant. Although wisteria sinensis is native to the warmest provinces of china it is quite hardy and will grow in much cooler climates.