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Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama' Tree

Name: Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: WBO.C.75.1
Price: 58.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Foliage Green summer leaves turning yellow in autumn

Flowers Racemes of purple flowers

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Requires a free draining site but will tolerate most soil types

Description

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama' is an award-winning variety of twining climber that produces masses of deep violet purple flowers for a gorgeous summertime display. A great choice for those looking to incorporate some rustic cottage charm into their gardens. Dangling from the plant in pendulous racemes, the flowers are highly fragrant and attractive to wildlife including bees and butterflies. Velvety seed pods emerge after flowering and persist into autumn and winter for further interest.

Plant Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama' in a moist, well-drained soil against a climbing support, ideally in a full sun position for the best blooms. A sunny wall, pergola or trellis is ideal. Expect an approximate height and spread of 8 x 5 metres in 20 years.

All our Wisteria are grafted (rather than cuttings) so ought to flower earlier.

AKA Silky Wisteria, Wisteria brachybotrys Iko yama fuji

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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