description Caragana arborescens Overview
Caragana arborescens, known as Siberian peashrub or Siberian pea tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the legume family, Fabaceae. Native to Siberia and Manchuria, it tolerates cold, drought, alkaline soil, and poor sites. Its yellow flowers appear early in the season, followed by pods, and its nitrogen-fixing roots have led to use in field shelterbelts, windbreaks, hedges, and erosion-control plantings.
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What is Caragana arborescens?
Caragana arborescens is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is commonly called Siberian peashrub or Siberian pea tree.
Where is Siberian peashrub native?
Its native range includes Siberia and Manchuria. The species is valued for tolerating cold, drought, alkaline soil, and poor growing sites.
What color are Caragana arborescens flowers?
Its flowers are yellow and appear early in the season. The early bloom is one reason Siberian peashrub is used as an ornamental and shelter plant in cold regions.
Can Caragana arborescens grow in poor soil?
Yes. It tolerates poor and alkaline soils as well as drought and severe cold. As a legume, it can also form relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots.
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