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Wisteria sinensis obtained o bonsai is so majestic, feminine, elegant, and harmonious like Wisteria, especially when in full
by layering in 1999, bloom. A cascade of fragrant flowers captivates our senses and leads us to an atmosphere and a
photographed in
Spring 2013. Photo: D. particular dimension in which time stops and the spirit is freed and alleviated of all suffering. The
Scursatone. contemplation of this beauty brings us back to nature and strengthens the intimate bond, giving
Nus serenity and joy of living. This is what the Wisteria means to me: a pleasant refuge for the soul.
The Wisteria is a climbing plant or a vine belonging to the Fabaceae genus (or Leguminosae), Unfortunately it
exhibits its splendor only for a fortnight, then loses all harmony. Its leaves become larger, internodes are longer,
and its shape and growth habit does not make it possible to alter these characteristics with bonsai techniques
without losing the blooms. However, this peculiarity does not prevent us appreciating and enjoying the magic
moment of flowering as a special occasion.
There are many varieties of Wisteria among which we can make a small classification according to the flower
spike: a very long spike (e.g. Wisteria floribunda), medium spike (e.g. Wisteria sinensis) and other compact and
short spike (e.g. Wisteria frutescens ) with colors that vary in shades of white, pink and blue. In the long-spike

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