Russian Peashrub

(Caragana frutex)

Russian Peashrub (Caragana frutex)

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Summary

Caragana frutex, commonly known as Russian Peashrub, is a deciduous shrub native to a range of habitats including open woodlands, forest edges, and steppe regions from Central Europe to West Asia. It typically grows to a height of 4 feet (1.2 meters) and a width of 3 feet (0.9 meters), with a dense, rounded form. The Russian Peashrub is adorned with bright yellow, pea-like flowers in late spring to early summer, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators. Its compound leaves are green and turn yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest.

The Russian Peashrub is valued for its hardiness and drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It is often used in windbreaks, hedges, and as a low-maintenance ornamental shrub in urban and rural landscapes. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating a range from sandy to loamy. While it requires low amounts of water once established, it can also adapt to more generous watering regimes. This shrub is not typically bothered by pests or diseases, but it can spread aggressively by seed and root suckers, potentially becoming invasive in some areas. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread and manage it accordingly.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 2-10 feet
  • Width: 3-8 feet
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant

Natural Habitat

native to a range of habitats including open woodlands, forest edges, and steppe regions from Central Europe to West Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Russian Pea Shrub, Busch-Erbsenstrauch, Acacia De Sibérie, Arbre Aux Pois Buissonnant, Caragana Buissonnant, Dereza, Karagana Kustarnik, Karagana Kustarnikovaya, Karagana Myagkaya, Karagana Myagkovolosistaya

Scientific Names: , Caragana frutex, Robinia frutescens, Caragana frutescens, Robinia frutex, Caragana frutex var. grandiflora, Aspalathus frutescens, Berberis caraganifolia, Caragana frutescens var. grandiflora, Caragana frutex var. frutex

GBIF Accepted Name: Caragana frutex (L.) K.Koch