Caragana arborescens

Siberische erwtenstruik / Siberian pea shrub

Fabaceae (Vlinderbloemenfamilie)

Edible plant part (1)

Pods
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Siberian pea shrub belongs to the small trees-large shrubs in the food forest. The growth rate is fast. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 2.4 to 6 meter. and a width of 3.7 to 4 meter.
The foliage (or leaf cover) is half-open. The Siberian pea shrub is decidious.
This species forms a fibrous root system. Siberian pea shrub is a nitrogen fixer.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Sten Porse, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caragana-arborescens-flowers.JPG

foto: Sten Porse, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caragana-arborescens-flowers.JPG

foto: Anna reg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caragana_arborescens_fruits.jpg

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Wind: strong sea wind

strong wind

some wind

sheltered

very sheltered
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

neutral

alkaline

very alkaline