Can you root wisteria from a cutting? If so, how?

THANKS!

On Mon, 31 Mar 2003 21:48:04 GMT, "Steve" wrote:

Can you root wisteria from a cutting? If so, how?

THANKS!

Steve

Amazing you should ask...

Just finished a trip that involved driving through most of
Alabama (...where the Wisteria is in full bloom right now...) It is
everywhere! Cut armloads of fresh blooms and placed them in a basket
in the front of the van and enjoyed the scent for the entire drive
through...but I digress...

Back to propagation...Wisteria can be propagated from hardwood
(...involves grafting...) softwood and layering. Something to
remember is that Wisteria take many years to mature and bloom
(...sometimes 12-15...) so this is not a plant to start from seed or a
1 or 2 year old plant...unless you just enjoy the (prolonged)
anticipation...

Cutting from an established source (old and blooming) is your best
bet.

Hope this helps

Carla