Chinese Wisteria
First planted by settlers in the early 1900s, the famed Chinese Wisteria vine is now in a "rehab" of sorts.
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Chinese Wisteria Details
First planted by settlers in the early 1900s, the famed Chinese Wisteria vine, _Wisteria Sinensis_ is now in a "rehab" of sorts. Although it was planted as an ornamental, the vine was used for decades as a living swing for both Fruita residents and visitors. Taking a photo swinging on the vine became a family tradition for some, and all this use took its toll, compromising the health of the vine. A few new leaves emerged in the summer of 2010, and it's hoped that the vine will flourish again under its new-found protection. Guests are asked not to sit on or swing on the vine to help ensure that it's alive and well for years to come.
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