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Siberian Peashrub

Caragana Arborescens

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Overview

Caragana arborescens, commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub, is a hardy, deciduous shrub notable for its vivid yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 12-15 feet in height and spreads approximately 6-12 feet. Its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing seasonal interest. Peashrubs prefer full sun and adapt well to various soil conditions, making them versatile in landscape design.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 2–7Type Shrub
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae

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Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — deciduous shrub notable for its vivid yellow flowers that bloom in late spring; thus requiring ample, image 44
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — or as a robust accent plant in a rural garden design.<br><br>Foliage emerges in early spring as bright green
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — Peashrubs prefer full sun and adapt well to various soil conditions, making them versatile in landscape, image 47
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — shrub with yellow blooms
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — well-suited for cold climates with its origin in Siberia and Mongolia; its fine-textured, fern-like, image 49
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — the Siberian Peashrub reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 feet
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — thus requiring ample space for its rounded, image 32
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — Its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing seasonal interest
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — The Siberian Peashrub - Caragana arborescens - is a resilient and versatile deciduous shrub; it thrives, image 48
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — yellow flowers in the garden; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing seasonal
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, image 64
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — yellow flowers in the garden; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing, image 61
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — with a similar spread of 10 to 15 feet; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, image 52
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — with a similar spread of 10 to 15 feet; its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — shrub for full; it thrives with minimal care once established; however
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — Its fine-textured, fern-like foliage turns yellow in the fall, providing seasonal interest, image 25
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — fine-textured leaves which complement its vibrant-yellow pea-like flowers blossoming in late spring; thus requiring
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — These blossoms not only add a splash of color but are also attractive to bees and other pollinators; it thrives with
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — The Siberian Peashrub - Caragana arborescens - is a resilient and versatile deciduous shrub
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — shrub with yellow blooms; thus requiring ample space for its rounded
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — or as a robust accent plant in a rural garden design.<br><br>Foliage emerges in early spring as bright, image 55
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — it's important to place the Siberian Peashrub in full sun to ensure optimal growth and flowering; thus requiring
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — This growth habit makes it an excellent option for windbreaks; it thrives with minimal care once, image 54
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — thus requiring ample space for its rounded, image 53
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