30 Siberian Pea Tree, Caragana arborescens, 30 Seeds (Hardy, Fragrant, Hedge)

Other Names: Siberian Pea Tree, Siberian Pea Shrub, Pea Shrub
Zone: 2 to 7
Growth Rate: Slow
Plant Type: Large flowering deciduous shrub or small tree.
Family: Fabaceae
Native Range: Eastern Russia, Northern China
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Spread: 12 to 15 feet
Shape: Rounded, upright, multi-stemmed
Bloom Time: May  
Bloom Color: Yellow
Flower/Fruit: Pea-like fragrant yellow flowers bloom singly or in clusters in May followed by yellowish-green edible pods (to 3” long) that mature to brown.
Sun: Full Sun
Fall Color: Yellow
Drought Tolerance: High
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: average, well-drained soils in full sun. tolerates of poor soils, drought and strong winds.
Culture: Low maintenance shrub, may be trained as a tree. Slightly thorny at the stipules.
Uses: Difficult areas where growing conditions are challenging. Hedge, screen or windbreak, shrub border.


Sowing Caragana arborescens Seeds:
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Siberian Pea seeds possess a thick, impermeable seed-coat which prevents or significantly retards germination.
Scarify: Pour Hot water over seed. Soak in water for 24 hours
Stratify: Cold 30 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep