"MAC" wrote in message
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After seeing all the stuff growing in trees around the Triangle, I
thought it might be nice to let a plant or two climb the 6x6 swing frame
we inherited from the previous owners, as it's not all that attractive.
But it's in the partial shade of a dogwood and a sweet gum, and I've
heard wisteria needs full sun. What are my chances?

MAC


http://www.rippingale.com/~meacham/wisfaq.html

is a FAQ about growing wisteria as a garden plant. Here in NC, most
gardeners tend to think of wisteria as an invasive, foreign weed, much like
kudzu. The kind you see growing on roadsides tends to take over a tree, use
it for support, then when the tree dies, the wisteria is now strong enough
to stand on its own. My understanding is that there are less invasive
cultivars that can be purchased for gardens. It is beautiful but dangerous
and requires a lot of pruning and maintenance to make sure it doesn't get
out of control.