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    Caragana frutex

    Also Known As

    • Russian Pea Shrub

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Caragana frutex plant details

    Caragana frutex is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caragana frutex

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: hedge, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caragana frutex

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With bright-green leaves arranged like the fingers on a hand, and bright yellow flowers, this upright (to 10') shrub is attractive as well as tough; sun, heat and drought resistant. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Caragana frutex plant

    How to Grow Caragana frutex

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    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 arborescens 'Sutherland'

    aka Sutherland Caragana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • low
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    Caragana pygmaea

    aka Pygmy Peashrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • regular - low
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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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