Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Russia/Siberia, China
Europe
Types
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
-
Number of Varieties
55
0
40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-84-10
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
9-3
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
460.00 cm15.20 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
300.00 cm15.70 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Light Yellow
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
-
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
-
Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARAGANA arborescens
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Siberian peashrub
choy sum
In German
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
choy sum
In French
Caraganier de Sibérie
choy sum
In Spanish
Siberian Peashrub
choy sum
In Greek
Siberian Peashrub
choy sum
In Portuguese
Siberian peashrub
choy sum
In Polish
Karagana syberyjska
choy sum
In Latin
Siberian Peashrub
choy sum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Capparales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Caragana
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
2518
1
27800
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