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 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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