Caragana arborescens 'WALKER'
Caragana arborescens 'WALKER'
pea tree
pea tree
SIZE/TYPE | small tree |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 1-2.5m |
USUAL WIDTH | 0.5-1.3m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES | light green |
FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS | yellow |
BLOOMING TIME | May - June |
LOCATION | full sun |
SOIL TYPE | any (acidic to alkaline) |
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
USDA zone (lowest) | 2 (down to -45°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 | |
FOR ZONE 7 | |
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
Pea tree is a low-maintenance plant which is also often grown in very inhospitable locations because it can take almost anything: hard frost, dry soil, full sun, wind and absolute neglect.
Walker is a variety commonly grafted on short or medium-sized stems with weeping branches. Its deciduous leaves are finely dissected, very narrow, light green. Pea-like, vivid yellow flowers come out from late spring until early summer. This variety is thornless.
Pea tree grows medium fast and will grow in any well-drained, even very poor soil. It can take spring pruning but is not necessary. Fully hardy to approx. -45°C (USDA zone 2).
Last update 08-02-2011
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