Umbrella Wisteria Trees

What are Umbrella Wisteria Trees?

These elegant trees feature a stunning canopy of cascading blooms that form a distinct umbrella-like shape. Achieving this unique form involves careful training and pruning of wisteria vines onto a single stem. At Harrod Outdoors, we shape these trees to display graceful, cascading blooms that captivate and enhance any garden. Their romantic appeal makes them a show-stopping addition to landscapes.

Why Choose These Trees?

Gardeners love these ornamental trees for their breathtaking floral displays and captivating fragrance. The cascading clusters of flowers, often in shades of purple, blue, white, or pink, add a sophisticated touch to any garden. Moreover, their unique shape blends beauty with functionality, offering partial shade while creating stunning focal points. They are perfect for adding height and structure to designs, whether in small gardens, patios, or expansive estate landscapes.

Benefits of This Form

The dense, flowering canopy provides natural and elegant shade, ideal for seating areas or garden retreats. These trees also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting local ecosystems. Unlike traditional vines, their tree form is more compact and manageable, making them suitable for gardens of all sizes. The iconic blooms, paired with their delightful fragrance, transform outdoor spaces into serene and romantic havens.

Varieties Suitable for This Style

Wisteria floribunda (Japanese Wisteria): Known for its long, cascading flower racemes, this variety produces vibrant blooms in shades of purple and lavender. It is a popular choice for lush canopies.

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria): Renowned for its fragrant blooms and vigorous growth, it features shorter racemes but abundant flowers, perfect for creating dense and colorful displays.

Wisteria brachybotrys: This variety offers broader blooms with a striking fragrance, available in colors ranging from white to violet. Its compact growth makes it ideal for smaller spaces.

Wisteria ‘Blue Moon’: A hardy cultivar producing stunning lavender-blue flowers, it thrives in colder climates while retaining classic beauty.

Landscaping and Design

These versatile trees add elegance and charm to any landscape design. They create eye-catching focal points in formal gardens, enhance patios and seating areas with shade and fragrance, and introduce vertical interest to various garden styles. Their cascading blooms and manageable size make them suitable for classic and contemporary designs alike. Landscape designers often use them to frame pathways, anchor garden spaces, or complement water features.

Conclusion

These trees from Harrod Outdoors provide an exquisite solution for enhancing your garden. With varieties like Japanese Wisteria, Chinese Wisteria, and ‘Blue Moon,’ you can create cascading floral canopies that combine beauty with practicality. Explore our selection and bring timeless elegance to your outdoor space with Harrod Outdoors.