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Old 13-04-2012, 11:58 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Planting a grafted wisteria

On 4/13/12 11:06 AM, mushy_face wrote:
Hi,
I am wondering if i have planted this wisteria at the correct depth. I
heard that you need to have the graft about 2 inches above the soil, but
i can't tell which bit is the graft. Ive attached a pic of how ive
planted it, does this look right to you?
Thanks


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The knob just above the soil appears to be a graft.

Two warnings about wisteria:

1. They require soil that drains well. They appreciate moist soil but
not soggy soil.

2. Once established, they can be quite vigorous. See
http://www.sierramadrechamber.com/wistaria/history.pdf about a
wisteria that actually destroyed a house.

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