Can I Cut Back My Overgrown Wisteria and Still Expect It to Flower?

You’ve got quite a wild Wisteria there! If you decide to cut it back, it’s best to keep in mind that you shouldn’t completely cut it to the ground. Instead, focus on pruning it back to about three buds during the fall. Wisteria is a woody vine, so it needs support, and avoiding a total chop gives it a better chance to flower again. Think about how well it's blooming now – if it’s not flowering much, maybe cut back some of that messy growth to rejuvenate it. It won’t be an overnight fix, but you’ll start to see improvement over time!

I can understand your dilemma! I usually prune back my Wisteria hard every year or two but never take it down to the ground. Just trim those offshoots and you’ll keep the main structure intact. My Wisteria blooms beautifully by the end of April this way, so it might be worth giving a similar method a try instead of a drastic cut!