Russian Pea Shrub

Caragana frutex

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Overview

The Russian Pea Shrub, Caragana frutex, is a hardy deciduous legume, maturing to 12-15 ft. Adorned with bright yellow flowers in late spring, it transforms into a dense, fern-like canopy, offering summer shade. Thriving in USDA zones 2-7, it withstands harsh climates, requiring minimal care. It's an ideal windbreak with nitrogen-fixing capabilities, enhancing soil fertility. Space 5 ft. apart for hedges in full sun to partial shade.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 2–7

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — The Russian Pea Shrub, Caragana frutex, is a hardy deciduous legume, maturing to 12-15 ft

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — Adorned with bright yellow flowers in late spring

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — Thriving in USDA zones 2-7, it withstands harsh climates, requiring minimal care

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — it transforms into a dense

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — apart for hedges in full sun to partial shade

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — scientifically known as Caragana frutex

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — It's an ideal windbreak with nitrogen-fixing capabilities, enhancing soil fertility

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae

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Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — The Russian Pea Shrub, Caragana frutex, is a hardy deciduous legume, maturing to 12-15 ft

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — Adorned with bright yellow flowers in late spring

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — Thriving in USDA zones 2-7, it withstands harsh climates, requiring minimal care

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — it transforms into a dense

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — apart for hedges in full sun to partial shade

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — scientifically known as Caragana frutex

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — It's an ideal windbreak with nitrogen-fixing capabilities, enhancing soil fertility

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — Its compact size makes it ideal for use as a hedge or windbreak

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — making it an excellent choice for a resilient and low-maintenance element in your landscape design

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — This plant typically reaches a height of 10 to 15 feet and can spread roughly 12 to 18 feet wide

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — providing a delicate texture that contrasts beautifully against its sturdy branches

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — the shrub bursts into a display of vibrant yellow

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — In late spring to early summer

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — or even as an accent plant within the garden.<br><br>Caragana frutex is characterized by its bright green

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — the Russian Pea Shrub is very adaptable to soil types

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — pea-like flowers which are roughly 1.5 inches across

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — though it flourishes in well-drained loams

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — This hardiness extends to drought tolerance once established, requiring minimal watering and care

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — It's noteworthy that this shrub is also nitrogen-fixing

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — thus enriching the soil quality around it.<br><br>To maintain a specific shape or size

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — This shrub can be a fruitful addition to your landscape design

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — pruning should be performed immediately after flowering

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — offering both aesthetic and practical benefits while asking very little in return

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