Russian Peashrub

Caragana frutex, Fabaceae

Zones

2–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

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

Mahaleb CherryPrunus mahaleb

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Thick-walled GuaduaGuadua sarcocarpa

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Hollyleaf CherryPrunus ilicifolia

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Mexican AlderAlnus jorullensis

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Pygmy PeashrubCaragana pygmaea

Related peashrub species compete for similar arid land resources and growing conditions

Little-leaf PeashrubCaragana microphylla

Related Caragana species compete for similar soil nutrients and water in overlapping ranges

Uses

Functions

Cold WindbreakPioneer SpeciesNurse PlantCoppicingLiving Fence

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Pods

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Russian Peashrub grow in?

Russian Peashrub grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

Is Russian Peashrub a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Russian Peashrub is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Russian Peashrub?

Good companions for Russian Peashrub include Mahaleb Cherry, Thick-walled Guadua, Hollyleaf Cherry, Mexican Alder.

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