Korshinsky's Pea-shrub

Caragana korshinskii, Fabaceae

Zones

3–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakNitrogen FixerProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Altai HawthornCrataegus altaica

Nitrogen Fixation

Shrubby SophoraSophora flavescens

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Dahurian BuckthornRhamnus davurica

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Snowy MespilusAmelanchier ovalis

Nitrogen Fixation

Long-leaved False TamariskMyricaria longifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bois' Pea TreeCaragana boisii

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

Uses

Functions

WindbreakNitrogen FixationDesert ReclamationErosion ControlCoppicing

Edible Parts

SeedsFlowers

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveTonic

Common Questions

What zones does Korshinsky's Pea-shrub grow in?

Korshinsky's Pea-shrub grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

Is Korshinsky's Pea-shrub a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Korshinsky's 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 Korshinsky's Pea-shrub?

Good companions for Korshinsky's Pea-shrub include Altai Hawthorn, Shrubby Sophora, Dahurian Buckthorn, Snowy Mespilus, Long-leaved False Tamarisk.

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