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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. Grows fast to 20 ft. tall and 15 ft. across. Useful as a windbreaker and is nearly indestructible to cold, heat, wind, and sun. Leaves are 3 in. long each with four to six pairs of 1 in. leaflets.

 

Plant Type

Tree, 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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.