Caragana arborescens 'Walker'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

2a-8b

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Caragana arborescens 'Walker' plant details

Caragana arborescens 'Walker' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caragana arborescens 'Walker'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caragana arborescens 'Walker'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The yellow summer flowers and very fine, deeply-dissected leaves of this unusual form make an excellent, as well as tough, ?groundcover? (though it won?t spread) or, if staked when young, a lovely small weeping ?tree?. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous shrub or small tree with a more delicate weeping form than 'Pendula'. It is usually grafted onto a standard between 4 and 6' from the ground, making a small specimen or accent plant. Finely-dissected green foliage is arranged in small, feathery leaflets. The overall effect is a soft, fern-like texture. Yellow, pea-like flowers are added to the mix of texture in mid-spring and are followed by fruit. Since it is a member of the pea family, the fruits are 1.5 to 2" pods that mature from green to tan during the summer. Very tolerant of cold temperatures, as well as salt, wind, and poor soil tolerant. Great choice for difficult growing sites as well as containers. Growth Rate medium