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pruning an Aunt Dee wisteria #878837

Asked July 26, 2024, 8:27 AM EDT

I think I planted the wisteria about 10 years ago. It is out of control. I really do not know how to prune it. If you have a recommendation of someone who knows how to prune it, I would love that. I am getting too old to be on a ladder doing it myself.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
I would love to see a picture of your plant.  These plants go mad.
You will be pruning it often and forever--consider whether you want to have it removed. Alas.
Prune now and in Feb.  https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/wisteria/pruning-guide
Your best bet is to hire a gardener who is familiar with pruning this plant. ASK before you make an appt. Check your neighborhood newspaper, the ads in https://northerngardener.org/what-we-do/northern-gardener-magazine/, 
I cannot find any specific gardeners for this. Unfortunately, many gardening companies are not interested in servicing a single plant. 
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied July 26, 2024, 9:42 AM EDT
Steve, you asked for a picture of the wisteria.  This is from June 4th. It usually blooms twice a year.  
Carol
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The Question Asker Replied July 27, 2024, 4:48 PM EDT
Thank you.  I suggest you try to find a gardener who knows Wisteria.  There is no emergency here.  You may have to wait for an appointment/
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied July 27, 2024, 4:53 PM EDT

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