Siberian pea tree (Caragana arborescens)

Siberian pea tree (Caragana arborescens) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: Siberian pea tree or pea tree.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Siberian pea tree, pea tree
Scientific name: Caragana arborescens
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant

Seasonal colors

How to plant Siberian pea tree (Caragana arborescens) – Katrin Schneider, korina.info – CC-BY-SA-4.0, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Siberian pea tree (Caragana arborescens) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons