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Caragana arborescens

Siberian Peashrub

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.