Siberian pea shrub

Caragana arborescens

Extremely cold-hardy Mongolian and Siberian shrub. One of the toughest nitrogen-fixers for prairie shelterbelts; edible seeds and yellow pea-flowers.

Hardiness ratings

Siberian pea shrub hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 2–7 −45.6 °C to −12.2 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 2–7 −40 °C to −7 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–3 −15 °C to 0 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Originated in Siberia and Mongolia — survives -50 °C winters
  • Excellent windbreak and shelterbelt plant for cold continental climates
  • Drought tolerant once established

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Reference

Siberian pea shrub on Wikipedia