Controlling Rampant Wisteria: Removal and Better Alternatives

After 12 years of weekly pruning, your wisteria will rebound vigorously if cut back to one foot. For a lasting solution, cut it at ground level and immediately treat the stump with glyphosate. Expect root sprouts for two years—spot-treat with a broadleaf herbicide. For future plantings, choose the well-behaved American wisteria 'Amethyst Falls' (Wisteria frutescens), which offers beauty without the maintenance nightmare.