Siberian Pea Shrub (1-2' cutting)
Latin Name: Caragana arborescens. Family: Fabaceae (Bean)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 19ftx13ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, sandy sites, disturbed soil, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Cooked seeds
Uses and functions: Beans are useful chicken fodder, nitrogen fixer
This medium sized bean family shrub has showers of pretty yellow flowers in spring. Beans are useful chicken fodder, and may be preapred for human consumption. A good nitrogen fixer, it helps neighboring shrubs and trees produce more fruit.
Latin Name: Caragana arborescens. Family: Fabaceae (Bean)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 19ftx13ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, sandy sites, disturbed soil, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Cooked seeds
Uses and functions: Beans are useful chicken fodder, nitrogen fixer
This medium sized bean family shrub has showers of pretty yellow flowers in spring. Beans are useful chicken fodder, and may be preapred for human consumption. A good nitrogen fixer, it helps neighboring shrubs and trees produce more fruit.
Latin Name: Caragana arborescens. Family: Fabaceae (Bean)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 19ftx13ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, sandy sites, disturbed soil, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Cooked seeds
Uses and functions: Beans are useful chicken fodder, nitrogen fixer
This medium sized bean family shrub has showers of pretty yellow flowers in spring. Beans are useful chicken fodder, and may be preapred for human consumption. A good nitrogen fixer, it helps neighboring shrubs and trees produce more fruit.
