Wisteria On Roof

It can wind its way under roof tiles and create water damage.

Wisteria on roof.

Otherwise your only option may be getting rid of wisteria altogether. Only one plant is usually needed to cover an entire structure since it is like other species of wisteria such a vigorous grower. In spite of its beauty and fragrance wisteria is a fast growing vine that can quickly take over plants including trees as well as any buildings like your home if given the chance. If you are located in north america consider planting a species of wisteria native to the continent such as.

Don t let those beautiful sweet smelling blooms fool you. Wisteria needs a strong trellis support. The root system of a wisteria can easily damage these. Experts recommend that if you locate a wisteria near a structure or walkway you should insert a corrugated panel some 6 feet 1 8 m long and several feet 1 m wide beside.

In autumn and winter prune side shoots to a length of 3 inches along main branches. To keep wisteria under control prune vigorously. Since the wisteria root system is so large and powerful you should avoid planting wisteria near walls or pathways. American wisteria wisteria frutescens which grows in zones 5 to 9 it s native to a range of states covering virginia to texas southeast to florida and north up through new york iowa and michigan.

Wisteria is our plant of the week. The long fragrant curtains of blossoms that adorn wisteria wisteria spp make it seem like a lovely addition to your garden.