Weeping Peashrub
Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Plant Description: Large deciduous shrub native to Manchuria and Siberia. 'Pendula' is typically grown with a single stem to give the appearance of a small weeping tree. Cascading branches with coarse dark green foliage make this an excellent accent plant. Yellow flowers bloom in May turning to green pea-like pods. As the pods age, they turn brown and split open flinging seeds. Tolerant of extreme cold, drought, and heavy soils. Siberian Peashrub is known to be invasive in the midwestern US.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 4-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 5
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Needs afternoon shade.
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