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    Caragana microphylla

    Also Known As

    • Littleleaf Peashrub

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 6'-9'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Caragana microphylla plant details

    Caragana microphylla is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caragana microphylla

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caragana microphylla

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Of graceful, somewhat pendant habit, this medium shrub is readily distinguished from other Caragana by the very small size of its leaflets (the smallest scarcely 1/8"); 3/4" bright-yellow flowers are borne in early summer. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Caragana microphylla plant

    How to Grow Caragana microphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • 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 arborescens 'Sutherland'

    aka Sutherland Caragana

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' foliage by Forestfarm
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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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