The hardy wisteria quickly reaches impressive proportions. This is often desired, at least for the above-ground parts of the plant. On the other hand, growing underground is less popular. A root barrier can certainly be considered.

The roots are about as wide as the tree

How are my Wisteria roots growing?

Wisteria has very strong and fleshy roots. On the one hand, they grow quite deep into the ground, but they also spread widely. As a result, the wisteria often sprout in a place in the garden where you wouldn't expect it. The underground part of their wisteria is about the same size as the aboveground part.

Can Wisteria Roots Do Any Damage?

Since the roots of Wisteria are really quite strong, they can very well do damage to your garden. They are often responsible for the fact that paved paths and/or squares rise and one or the other stumbling block forms there.

If you have a gas pipe in the garden, then as a precaution you should not plant wisteria in its vicinity. It can be assumed that the roots can crush the pipe, just as the above-ground shoots have already destroyed many a gutter.

What should a root barrier for wisteria look like?

Given its vigorous growth, a root barrier for Wisteria should be extremely solid. You won't get very far with a barrier made of fleece, which is often offered in hardware stores. Even wood does not stop this climbing plant for long.

It is better to drive with a barrier made of stone or concrete in Wisteria. However, it should go deep enough into the soil so that the roots cannot grow underneath. Ideally, however, you should choose a location where your Wisteria cannot cause any damage and can at least spread unhindered underground.

The essentials in brief:

  • Root barrier not required but may be useful
  • has both taproots and shallow roots
  • strong roots can easily cause damage
  • Keep an eye on root growth
  • Root removal often complicated

tips

A root barrier is usually not necessary for Wisteria, but should be very stable if required.

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