Siberian Pea Shrub

Caragana arborescens, Fabaceae

Zones

2–7

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CornZea mays

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Globe ArtichokeCynara scolymus

Nitrogen Fixation

RhubarbRheum rhabarbarum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Himalayan BlackberryRubus armeniacus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

White CurrantRibes sativum

Siberian pea shrub can become quite large and competitive, potentially overwhelming smaller currant bushes

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFoodFodderWind Protection

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Siberian Pea Shrub grow in?

Siberian Pea Shrub grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

Is Siberian Pea Shrub a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Siberian Pea Shrub is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Siberian Pea Shrub?

Good companions for Siberian Pea Shrub include Corn, Globe Artichoke, Rhubarb, Himalayan Blackberry.

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