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Siberian Pea tree/Caragana arborescens can grow into a small tree but is more often a shrub. It thrives in any conditions especially in exposed dry situations. The small, pea-like, scented yellow flowers develop into long narrow seed pods. It is a legume and so fixes nitrogen into the soil and can be used to enrich poor soils. The small seeds can be eaten, when cooked, and were used by immigrants to the US whilst they travelled. It is now thought of as an invasive species in America!
Caragana arborescens
Common name: Siberian Pea Tree.
Native: Siberia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan.
Provenance: Hungary
Size and spread (10 years): 4m
Treatment required: Leguminous, requires soaking in cold water for an hour. No scarification
Germinal seeds / kg: 25000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Particularly suitable for dry soils.
Planting instructions: Sun or part shade. Makes a good windbreak.
Mature height: 7m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Seed pack (approx 160 seeds) |
| Genus | Caragana |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Flowering Month | May, June |
| Colour | yellow |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers, fruit, scent |
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