Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Russia/Siberia, China
  
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Light Yellow
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Rich
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
  
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Full Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
  
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
  
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
  
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARAGANA arborescens
  
Citrus limetta
  
Common Name
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
  
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
In Hindi
Siberian peashrub
  
मौसम्बी
  
In German
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
  
süße Limone
  
In French
Caraganier de Sibérie
  
Citrus limetta
  
In Spanish
Siberian Peashrub
  
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
In Greek
Siberian Peashrub
  
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
In Portuguese
Siberian peashrub
  
doce de limão
  
In Polish
Karagana syberyjska
  
słodkie limonki
  
In Latin
Siberian Peashrub
  
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Caragana
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Citroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Peashrub season is Spring and Sweet Lime season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.