Caragana arborescens
Siberian Peashrub
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.