Zone: 2-9
Height: 6 m (19 ft)
Spread: 4 m (14 ft)
Growth: Rapid growth to an oval deciduous shrub or small tree with multiple stems
Flower: Yellow pea-type hanging flowers in May
Foliage: Light to dark green compound alternate leaves
Seeds: Pea-type pods and seeds (September) are edible
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: No extra, once established
Soil: Light to medium, drained; will tolerate poor soil
Garden locations: Hedge, specimen plant
Caragana aborescens (Siberian pea shrub)
C$25.00Price
Caragana's roots bind the soil and root nodules fix nitrogen. It is a source of fiber and dye, attracts wildlife, and is pollinated by bees. The entire plant (known as Ning tiao) has medicinal applications.
