How to prune silky wisteria

Late winter and midsummer. Shorten lateral shoots to 2–3 buds in late winter, taking care not to remove all old spur wood where flowers form. In midsummer, cut back new extension growth to 5–6 leaves. Tie in leaders and remove wayward shoots.

Twice a year. Yes, pruning is important, though silky wisteria blooms on short spurs from older wood, so avoid cutting back too hard into the main framework. Shorten lateral shoots to 2–3 buds in late winter and follow with a midsummer trim of the new whippy growth. This preserves flowering spurs while keeping the vine manageable.

Shorten lateral shoots to 2–3 buds in late winter, taking care not to remove all old spur wood where flowers form. In midsummer, cut back new extension growth to 5–6 leaves. Tie in leaders and remove wayward shoots.