Siberian Pea Shrub

		Siberian Pea Shrub (Caragana arborescens) is an upright, deciduous shrub, that can be trained into a small tree. It grows up to15ft. in height and 10ft. in width and has an oval form. It is hardy to zone 2a, prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Peashrub is very hardy and useful in adverse situations. It requires little maintenance, is very tolerant of drought, cold winter temperatures, and poor soil conditions. Has good tolerance to alkaline soils and deicing salt, and is not bothered by rabbits. Often used as a windbreak or can be pruned into a tall informal hedge.

		Foliage consists of small leaflets on pinnately compound leaves, and are bright green in color.

		Flowers are showy, yellow, and pea-like. They appear in mid-summer, and again sporadically until fall.

		Seedpods are pea-like, and dark brown; papery when mature.

		Bark is shiny and bronzed.