| Description | Wisteria floribunda 'Alba'
Japanese White Wisteria or Wisteria floribunda 'Alba' produce very long drooping flowers in the spring upon a lush, leafy green background. The flowers are highly fragrant and are much longer than the Chinese varieties, reaching a lengthy 60cm long!
Wisteria floribunda are a very hardy, fast growing climber, tolerating most soil conditions and positions. They flower best in a full sun position and benefit from a good, hard prune in the winter to maintain shape.
See our Wisteria Factsheet here for more about the different Wisteria varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'
The most slender of the ornamental pears, it's no wonder this versatile tree is so popular!
• Spring blossoms on bare branches
• Vibrant autumnal colours or red, orange and purple
• Fits in narrow spaces, along fencelines & driveways
Can average 8-10m tall. Can be trimmed to keep at 6m if required.
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Wisteria floribunda 'Alba'
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| Other Common Names |
Japanese Wisteria, White Japanese Wisteria, Wisteria floribunda 'Shiro-naga', Wisteria floribunda 'Snow Showers'
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| Origin |
Japan
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| Plant Type |
Vine
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy, Sandy – Loam
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Fertilise Me |
December, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, Until established
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
2m apart
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| Max Height |
3m, 9m
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| Max Width |
3m, 6m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Hard prune in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
1m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
December, November, October
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Fragrance |
Moderate
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
April, February, January, March
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Other Insects
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| Toxic To |
Cats, Children, Dogs
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| Uses |
Arbour, Archway, Balcony, Feature, Fragrance, Verandah
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|
| Dimensions |
72 in |
| Botanical Name |
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Capital Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear
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| Origin |
China, Vietnam
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Planting Distance |
1 per 1.5 metres
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Max Height |
10m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Purple, Red
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Children
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
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