Chinese wisteria

Chinese wisteria

Details   Vigorous climber, twining anti-clockwise, deciduous. Will climb into a tree and can be trained on a pagola or fence. Fragrant mauve flowers in long racemes before the leaves.
Common name   Chinese wisteria
Botanical name   Wisteria sinensis
Family   Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Height (m)   7.0
Perennial  
Nitrogen fixer  
Date   August 13, 2013
Shade / Sun   Full sun
Soil type   Moist
Flowers   Purple

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Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand

Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand

Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,

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