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Is Chinese wisteria illegal in Wisconsin?
Sources (3)
Also called: Wisteria sinensis. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Chinese wisteria is not listed.
What Wisconsin's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited invasive plant (Wis. Admin. Code NR 40) — no possession, transport, transfer or introduction without a DNR permit | Wisteria sinensis | Chinese wisteria (listed 5/1/2015) | Yes — listed as prohibited |
Effective dates
- listed 5/1/2015 (from the official list entry)
Already have it in your yard?
Most state invasive-plant laws, including the list wording above, target selling, distributing, propagating or planting. They generally do not order you to remove a plant already in your yard, but some noxious-weed laws do require control. Read the linked law or ask your county Extension office.
Native alternatives for Wisconsin
- Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)
Each is recorded as native to Wisconsin in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
Chinese wisteria in other states
Connecticut Delaware Maryland New Jersey Virginia
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