About
the
Siberian
Peashrub
:
The
Siberian
Peashrub,
'Caragana
arborescens',
is
large
rounded
shrub
that
is
well
adapted
to
exposed,
cold,
dry
and
other
difficult
sites.
It
has
showy
yellow
pea
like
flowers
that
appear
in
late
May.The
bark
of
the
trunk
and
stems
retain
a
greenish
color
for
several
years.
The
small
leaflets
are
medium
green
in
color.
Often
used
as a
windbreak
or
tall
informal
hedge.
The
Peashrubs
are
cold
and
drought
tolerant.
When
planting
for
hedge,
place
plants
about
4-5feet
apart.
Siberian
Peasshrubs
are
deciduous
and
have
low
water
requirements,
and
a
moderate
salt
&
alkali
tolerance.
