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Two years ago I planted a little Wisteria beside the deck. It didn't grow much the first year, but last summer it really took off.
The bottom of this deck is about 6 feet above the ground, so you can imagine how long the wisteria branches are. I planted it here so the branches would twist around the deck rail, just like they are doing...but I'm wondering if that is a bad idea down the road, when the wisteria is older and is all wound around the deck... and then it will be impossible to stain/waterproof the rails.
I guess I need to move it, but not sure what kind of support it needs. If I plant it beside a tree is it OK for it to grow up into the tree...or is that a bad idea, too?
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quote:Originally posted by afgreyparrot: ...but I'm wondering if that is a bad idea down the road, when the wisteria is older and is all wound around the deck...
Boy are you asking for trouble!
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Yep I just posted a picture of my wisteria... I have it on a wooden arbor needless to say it pulled it right over now I have to cut it out of the arbor some how and find a new support I am thinking metal something... something very strong an 8x8 LOL... have to move it before those vines start to get stronger BTW matrix good but not great takes to much effort to fallow..
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I bought a Texas Purple wisteria a few days ago. I'm going to keep it as a large bonsai. It's dripping with blooms and I am in love with its beauty and fragrance ! I planted it in a huge decorative clay container and covered the top of the soil with orchid moss. It looks fabulous ! I'm researching online as to pruning and all.
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Will you have to cut out what has grown around the rails of the porch? I have this growing along the house and it's climbed up the telephone lines - I need to get it off of there, but I'd rather not cut it. Can I charm it with a flute and basket?
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Oh wow Cindy, that is some project you have ahead of you.
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After reading the fact sheet that SpringFeaver posted, I am a little afraid to move it now.
quote: Wisterias do not transplant well and usually suffer a severe setback if moved. Large specimens sometimes do not recover.
This is the Wisteria I planted in memory of Hollywood when she died, and I don't want to risk losing it. It's really special to me. I'm going to have to sit out there and stare at it for awhile and try to figure out a solution that doesn't involve moving it.
Guess I should have researched the plant before I planted it.
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....or just pay special attention to it to control it.
One other thing I just thought of is taking a cutting from it. If you get it to root, then it may be worth a try to move the mama plant knowing you'll still have part of it. Don't know how well they do from cuttings though.
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