Foliage
Bud
Twig
Fruit
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Caragana |
| Species | arborescens |
| Common Name | Siberian peashrub |
| iTree Code | CAAR18 |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: small, often multi-stemmed, upright crown (fastigiate) |
|---|---|
| Height | 15 feet |
| Spread | 5 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | bright green, with 6-10 small oval leaflets | Leaf Type
 |
Compound - Pinnate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | green to gray/brown with light horizontal color pattern | ||
| Bud | yellow/brown pointed with rough, overlapping scales (imbricate) | Bud Arrangement
|
Alternate |
| Twig | greenish slender with spur shoots | ||
| Flower | yellow flowers, both male and female organs on same flower (perfect) ~1 inch long | ||
| Fruit | thin pod, coming to a point; pod halves twist when open | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2b | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 7a | Max | 8.5 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | High | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | China, Russia |
| More Information | Visit External Site |