Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, China
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARAGANA arborescens
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In Hindi
Siberian peashrub
हीथ
In German
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
Heidekraut
In French
Caraganier de Sibérie
bruyère
In Spanish
Siberian Peashrub
brezo
In Greek
Siberian Peashrub
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Siberian peashrub
urze
In Polish
Karagana syberyjska
wrzos
In Latin
Siberian Peashrub
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ericeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Peashrub and Heather
Season and care of Siberian Peashrub and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Peashrub and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Peashrub season is Spring and Heather season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Siberian Peashrub and Heather Physical Information
Siberian Peashrub and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Peashrub and Heather are as follows:
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Heather
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.