Caragana arborescens

RHS Plant Profile
Siberian pea tree
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Other common names

pea tree

Synonyms

Caragana sibirica

Shrubs

An upright, deciduous spiny shrub to 6m in height, with light green leaves made up of oval-shaped leaflets. In late spring, pale yellow flowers appear. These are followed by brown seed pods in autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained or Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Caragana are deciduous, usually spiny shrubs with pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered yellow, occasionally white or pink flowers, followed by brown pods
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
C Asia to Siberia, Korea

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Useful as a windbreak

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility