Bois' Pea Tree

Caragana boisii, Fabaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Altai HawthornCrataegus altaica

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mahaleb CherryPrunus mahaleb

Nitrogen Fixation

Chilean BroadleafGriselinia jodinifolia

Nitrogen Fixation

Franchet's CotoneasterCotoneaster franchetii

Nitrogen Fixation

Small-leaved OleasterElaeagnus parvifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Korshinsky's Pea-shrubCaragana korshinskii

Related Caragana species share common pests like caragana aphid and blister beetle

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationCold Climate WindbreakErosion ControlNurse PlantCoppicing

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Pods

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveTonic

Common Questions

What zones does Bois' Pea Tree grow in?

Bois' Pea Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Bois' Pea Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Bois' Pea Tree is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Bois' Pea Tree?

Good companions for Bois' Pea Tree include Altai Hawthorn, Mahaleb Cherry, Chilean Broadleaf, Franchet's Cotoneaster, Small-leaved Oleaster.

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