Hardy shrub with yellow pea-like flowers; great for windbreaks and poor soils.

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Caragana

Scientific Designation: Caragana arborescens

Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, well-drained

Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Ornamental

Preferred Soil pH:6.0 to 8.0

Light Requirements: Full sun

Watering Requirements: Low

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 6

Height: 4 to 6 m

Spread: 3 to 5 m

Soil Drainage Requirements: Well-drained

Fertilizer Recommendation: Not usually needed; fixes its own nitrogen

Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Exceptionally hardy for Manitoba; tolerates drought and cold winds.