White American Wisteria
Wisteria frutescens var. nivea
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A rare white form of the well-behaved native. Wisteria frutescens var. nivea is a twining, woody, deciduous vine with compound leaves and short clusters of pure white flowers that open with the foliage, far less rampant than the common Asian wisterias and, in white, a genuine rarity. This form was virtually unknown to American gardeners until Woodlanders brought the plant into the trade.
The white American wisteria came to Woodlanders from the Henry Foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, where the plant had been grown for many years after the botanist and plantswoman Mary Henry collected the original somewhere in the South. A quiet piece of horticultural history, passed hand to hand into cultivation.
Like the blue American wisteria, var. nivea carries the great virtue of the native: restraint. The vine twines a trellis or arbor without the decades-long campaign of the Chinese and Japanese kinds, and the white racemes bring a cool, luminous version of the wisteria romance.
Tolerant of varying conditions but happiest in a sunny spot with ample moisture, the white American wisteria suits an arbor, a pergola, or a strong trellis. Give a sturdy support and full sun for the heaviest bloom, and prune after flowering to shape. A rare and lovely native for the collector.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 5–9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Moist, Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 15–25 Feet · Spread 6–12 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Deciduous
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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