Siberian Peashrub

Caragana Arborescens

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Overview

Caragana arborescens, commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub, is a hardy, deciduous shrub notable for its vivid yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 12-15 feet in height and spreads approximately 6-12 feet. Its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing seasonal interest. Peashrubs prefer full sun and adapt well to various soil conditions, making them versatile in landscape design.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 2–7

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae

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Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — making it an ideal choice for challenging landscapes.<br><br>Typically; thus requiring ample space for, image 50

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — well-suited for cold climates with its origin in Siberia and Mongolia; its fine-textured, fern-like, image 49

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — This growth habit makes it an excellent option for windbreaks; it thrives with minimal care once, image 54

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — thus requiring ample space for its rounded, image 53

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — the Siberian Peashrub reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 feet; it thrives with minimal care once, image 51

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — with a similar spread of 10 to 15 feet; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, image 52

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — or as a robust accent plant in a rural garden design.<br><br>Foliage emerges in early spring as bright, image 55

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — These blossoms not only add a splash of color but are also attractive to bees and other pollinators; it, image 57

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — adding seasonal interest.<br><br>When designing a landscape; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns, image 58

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — it's important to place the Siberian Peashrub in full sun to ensure optimal growth and flowering; thus, image 59

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — It thrives with minimal care once established; however, image 60

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — fine-textured leaves which complement its vibrant-yellow pea-like flowers blossoming in late spring, image 56

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — yellow flowers in the garden; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing, image 61

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — shrub with yellow blooms; thus requiring ample space for its rounded, image 62

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, image 64

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — deciduous shrub notable for its vivid yellow flowers that bloom in late spring; thus requiring ample, image 65

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — shrub for full; it thrives with minimal care once established; however, image 63

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