Caragana arborescens
Siberian Peashrub
Description
Caragana arborescens is a deciduous shrub or small tree. It grows fast, to 20' tall and 15'across. It is useful as a windbreaker and is nearly indestructible to cold, heat, wind, and sun. Leaves are 3" long, each with four to six pairs of 1" leaflets.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Parking Lot, Roadside
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.