Caragana arborescens - 40-60 CM C2

Description
The Pea tree (Caragana arborescens) is an upright shrub that produces yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from May to June. These produce green-brown fruits. The Pea tree also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Caragana sibirica.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, tolerant of soil salts

leaves
The leaves of the Pea tree are medium green, alternate.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
Siberia.

Frost hardiness
The Pea tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pea tree is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers of the Pea tree appear in clusters from May to June.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, park

Root
Caragana arborescens is a shallow-rooting plant.