SelecTree: Tree Detail

Photo Locations: Hoyt Arboretum - Portland, OR

General Notes

Utility friendly tree.

Very hardy.

Has fragrant Flower.

Native to Manchuria and Siberia.

Family: Fabaceae

Additional Common Names

SIBERIAN PEA, SIBERIAN PEASHRUB

Tree Characteristics

Rounded Shape.

Has Deciduous foliage.

Height: 15 - 20 feet.

Width: 12 - 18 feet.

Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Year.

Longevity 40 to 150 years.

Leaves Pinnately Compound Even, Light Green, Golden or Yellow or Orange, Deciduous.

Flowers Showy. Fragrant Yellow. Flowers in Spring. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).

Brown Legume, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in Winter or Summer.

Bark Green or Light Gray, Smooth.

Shading Capacity Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf.

Shading Capacity Rated as Low out of Leaf.

Litter Issue is Dry Fruit.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

Sunset Zones 1 - 12.

USDA Hardiness Zones 2 - 8.

Exposure Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Moist to Dry Soil.

Clay, Loam or Sand Texture.

Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline Soil pH.

Seaside Tolerance is Good in Mild Zone.

Pests & Disease Information

Resistant to Texas Root Rot. Susceptible to Spider Mites.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

Branch Strength Rated as Medium.

Root Damage Potential Rated as Low.

None Known Health Hazard.

Desirable Wildlife Plant.

Attracts Birds.

Not Deer Palatable.

Special Uses & Values

Screen.

Hedged.

Cite this tree:
SelecTree. "Caragana arborescens Tree Record." 1995-2021. Apr 5, 2021.
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/caragana-arborescens >

This tree is not part of the SelecTree Nursery Connection. If you would like to see this tree listed, or know of a nursery that sells it, please contact us at ufei@calpoly.edu.