Siberian Peashrub

Siberian peashrub is a drought-tolerant, erect shrub with an oval shape (taller than broad). Bright, small yellow flowers are pea-shaped and followed by a fruit that resembles a short, narrow peapod.

The compound leaves are light green in color with short stiff spines at the nodes. The leaves turn yellow in the fall. The bark is shiny green. Its thorns can be quite small or large enough to be visible.

It is a resilient shrub and adaptable to many conditions. It is a good choice for low-water landscapes in the Colorado Springs area. Siberian peashrub is easy to grow and tolerates drought, alkalinity and wind. 

 

Siberian Peashrub

Siberian peashrub is a drought-tolerant, erect shrub with an oval shape (taller than broad). Bright, small yellow flowers are pea-shaped and followed by a fruit that resembles a short, narrow peapod.

The compound leaves are light green in color with short stiff spines at the nodes. The leaves turn yellow in the fall. The bark is shiny green. Its thorns can be quite small or large enough to be visible.

It is a resilient shrub and adaptable to many conditions. It is a good choice for low-water landscapes in the Colorado Springs area. Siberian peashrub is easy to grow and tolerates drought, alkalinity and wind. 

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Caragana arborescens

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Pronunciation

kar-uh-GAN-uh ar-bo-RES-senz

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Mature Height

6 to 10 ft.

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Mature Spread

6 to 8 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

late spring

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

central Asia, Siberia

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 2-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 10,000 ft.

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