Caragana - Siberian Pea Tree

Our range of Caragana, also known as yellow acacias, consists of hardy and resilient bushes, perfect for country hedges or windbreaks. The Caragana arborescens, or Siberian Pea Tree, thorny, is best known for its ability to tolerate spartan conditions. It bears light foliage and its small yellow pea-like flowers appear in spring. The variety 'Pendula' offers an elegant weeping habit, while 'Walker', with its very fine leaves, adds a delicate touch to the garden. Much less known, the silver caragana (Halimodendron halodendron) stands out for its pink flowering. All these bushes adapt well to poor and dry soils, and they withstand very harsh climates.

The genus Caragana belongs to the Fabaceae family and includes around 80 species of deciduous bushes and trees, mainly originating from the steppes and arid regions of Central and Eastern Asia, with a notable concentration in Siberia and Mongolia. These plants are characterized by their cold and drought resistance, and their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil through symbiotic root nodules. The Caragana have compound deciduous foliage consisting of pinnate leaves, composed of several small ovate leaflets. Between May and July, small papilionaceous flowers, often yellow, appear, followed by linear pods containing seeds.

Plant Caragana in full sun, they will adapt to any well-drained soil.