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    • Photo of Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' foliage by Forestfarm

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    Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland'

    Also Known As

    • Sutherland Caragana

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' plant details

    Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge, windbreak, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This upright form of a nitrogen-fixing shrub makes an effective and tough 15-20' tall hedge; small bright yellow flowers and yellow fall color are nice but most important is it?s ?tough?!: drought, salt, wind, etc! resistant. S/D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' plant

    How to Grow Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Caragana arborescens 'Walker'

    aka Caragana arborescens 'Pendula Walker', Walker Siberian Pea Shrub, Walker Weeping Pea Shrub

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Caragana arborescens 'Walker' form by Whitman Farms
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    Caragana arborescens

    aka Siberian Pea Shrub, Siberian Pea Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Caragana arborescens flower by Andrew Butko
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    Caragana pygmaea

    aka Pygmy Peashrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Caragana pygmaea flower by Forestfarm
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    Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'

    aka Weeping Pea Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Caragana arborescens 'Pendula' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Caragana microphylla

    aka Littleleaf Peashrub

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caragana microphylla form by Forestfarm
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