Siberian Pea Shrub.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

15 to 20 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 2 à 7

Floraison

Late spring

Entretien

Plant this shrub in a spot with plenty of sun and well-draining soil. Keep an eye out for aphids or spider mites, though it is generally quite resilient. It handles drought well once it's established.

Arrosage

Water deeply during the first season, then allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Engrais

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before new growth begins.

Taille

Prune immediately after flowering if you need to shape the plant or remove dead wood.

Rempotage

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to accommodate root growth.

Sol

Well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 8.0

Température

-40 à 35°C

Humidité

20 à 60%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 20 to 40 years.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Enfants

The sharp thorns pose a physical injury risk to small children if planted in high traffic areas.

Allergènes de contact

The thorns can cause mechanical skin irritation if handled without gloves.

Allergènes aéroportés

There are no notable airborne allergen risks associated with this species.

Comestibilité

The seeds are edible when cooked, but raw consumption should be avoided due to potential digestive discomfort.

Comment l'identifier

• Yellow pea-like spring flowers
• Compound leaves with small leaflets
• Smooth greenish-gray bark
• Hardy, upright shrub habit

Hauteur

3 à 6m

Envergure

2 à 4m

Feuilles

bright green, deciduous

Fleurs

yellow, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

• Blister beetles — These beetles can cause significant defoliation during midsummer.
• Powdery mildew — A fungal issue that creates a white dusty coating on leaves during humid periods.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

No special protection is needed as it is extremely cold hardy.

En pot

It can grow in large containers, but it is much happier when planted directly in the ground.

Pair this shrub with other drought tolerant plants to create a low maintenance landscape.

Bonnes associations

• Perovskia atriplicifolia — They share similar requirements for sun and well drained soil.
• Purple coneflower — This perennial adds color contrast and thrives in similar dry conditions.

Espèces similaires

• Caragana pygmaea — A much smaller relative that is better suited for rock gardens.

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Caragana

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Siberia and parts of Central Asia.

Préservation

It is not of conservation concern and is considered invasive in some parts of North America.

It thrives in harsh, dry, and windy environments by fixing nitrogen in the soil.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

windbreak, hedge, soil stabilization, ornamental

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is it drought tolerant?

Yes, it is very drought tolerant once established.

Does it need pruning?

It responds well to pruning if you want to keep it as a formal hedge.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Caragana comes from the Mongolian name for these shrubs, while arborescens means tree like.

Bon à savoir

• It is often called the Siberian pea shrub because of its pea like pods.
• This plant is incredibly hardy and can survive extreme cold.
• It was historically used as a living fence on the Great Plains.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse