pruning an Aunt Dee wisteria - Ask Extension
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 someon...
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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.
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, you asked for a picture of the wisteria. This is from June 4th. It usually blooms twice a year.
Carol
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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/
