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peashrub

Scientific Name: Caragana

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Siberian Peashrub (Caragana arborescens)

The Siberian peashrub, also known as the Siberian pea-tree or simply caragana, is a hardy and versatile plant often used for windbreaks and ornamental purposes.

Considerations for Pets

  • Reports suggest this plant contains toxins.
  • The text mentions edible seeds.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions edible seeds.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Caragana arborescens
  • Common Names: Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana, pea shrub, pea tree, Weeping Pea Tree, Russian Pea Shrub.
  • Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae), the Pea family
  • Synonyms: The text does not explicitly list synonyms but refers to alternative scientific names for varieties.
  • Plant Symbol: CAAR18 (USDA PLANTS Symbol)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Siberia, Manchuria, and parts of China (Heilongjiang).
  • Introduced to North America in the mid-1700s.
  • Has escaped cultivation in Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Deciduous shrub or small tree.
  • Can grow up to 15-18 feet in height and 10 feet in width, although some varieties may remain smaller (e.g., Caragana pygmeae).
  • Typically multistemmed with erect to spreading branches.
  • Gray bark and branches.
  • Fast growth rate.
  • Flowers are yellow and pea-like, appearing in spring.
  • Produces abundant lush foliage and numerous seed pods.

Ecological Role

  • Nitrogen-fixing shrub.
  • Used as a windbreak cover or screen.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees.
  • Mentioned as a potential protein source for poultry and hogs.

Cultivation and Uses

  • Hardy and drought-tolerant.
  • Suitable for hard-to-plant exposed locations.
  • Tolerates alkaline soil.
  • Often planted in gardens for its showy flowers.
  • Can be trained into a small tree or used as a hedge.

Resources

  • National Plant Data Center (http://npdc.usda.gov)
  • Dave's Garden
  • Monrovia plants