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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 2–7Type Shrub, Tree
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — The Russian Pea Shrub, Caragana frutex, is a hardy deciduous legume, maturing to 12-15 ft

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Fabaceae

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Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — offering both aesthetic and practical benefits while asking very little in return
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — the shrub bursts into a display of vibrant yellow; though it flourishes in well-drained loams
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — the shrub bursts into a display of vibrant yellow
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — providing a delicate texture that contrasts beautifully against its sturdy branches
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) — apart for hedges in full sun to partial shade
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — This hardiness extends to drought tolerance once established, requiring minimal watering and care
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — scientifically known as Caragana frutex
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — Its compact size makes it ideal for use as a hedge or windbreak; pea-like flowers which are roughly 1.5 inches across
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — scientifically known as Caragana frutex; thus enriching the soil quality around it.<br><br>To maintain a specific shape
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — pea-like flowers which are roughly 1.5 inches across; yellow flowers in the garden
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — the Russian Pea Shrub is very adaptable to soil types; it's an ideal windbreak with nitrogen-fixing capabilities
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — apart for hedges in full sun to partial shade; in late spring to early summer
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — In late spring to early summer; its compact size makes it ideal for use as a hedge or windbreak
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — it transforms into a dense
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — In late spring to early summer
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — pruning should be performed immediately after flowering
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — it transforms into a dense; this hardiness extends to drought tolerance once established, requiring minimal watering and
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — This shrub can be a fruitful addition to your landscape design
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — It's noteworthy that this shrub is also nitrogen-fixing; shrub / tree for full
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
Caragana frutex
Caragana frutex
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