Hiya Folks,
I’m trying to get wisteria to create sort of a “green roof” on an arbor we built just for that purpose. My plan is to string stainless wire in a criss-cross pattern for the wisteria to grab onto. Haven’t found much about training wisteria in this type of situation so I appeal to you and this forum for any and all advice.
My primary questions are below:
Photos below show where things stand now.
The last photo shows my neighbors wisteria (side view) which is sort of the effect I’m going for.
As always, I thank you and may your day be excellent!
Greg
I’m trying to get wisteria to create sort of a “green roof” on an arbor we built just for that purpose. My plan is to string stainless wire in a criss-cross pattern for the wisteria to grab onto. Haven’t found much about training wisteria in this type of situation so I appeal to you and this forum for any and all advice.
My primary questions are below:
- Should I fasten the wire under or over the top of the arbor roof?
- If the answer is over, will the weight of the wisteria be an issue, especially if snow gathers on it.
- i read somewhere that criss crossing wire on diagonals is the best way to train it across the “roof”. agree or disagree?
Photos below show where things stand now.
The last photo shows my neighbors wisteria (side view) which is sort of the effect I’m going for.
As always, I thank you and may your day be excellent!
Greg
