Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub)

Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) green tree with twisty brown branches and small purple flowers
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) with curving brown woody stems and dense foliage covering the branches.

Botanical name: Caragana arborescens

Common name: Siberian Peashrub

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 2-7

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Caragana arborescens can be grown as an ornamental plant and bonsai. It has an extensive root system, and can be used in erosion control. The fragrant flowers attract bees.

Caragana arborescens 'Walker' is an open deciduous dwarf tree with a strong central leader and a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches.


Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) yellow flower and green leaves on weeping branches
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) with slender weeping branches and small yellow flowers
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) with green weeping foliage and yellow flowers on a plant
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) cascading over a concrete wall with green foliage and yellow flowers
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) plant with green foliage and tiny yellow flowers hanging downward.
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) with drooping stems and small yellow flowers above scattered grey stones.
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) plant with drooping green branches in a gray stone planter
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) with long thin stems cascading from a weathered stone container


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