Siberian Pea Tree – Caragana arborescens 100 Seeds | Hardy Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub | Edible Pea Pods Cold Hardy (Zone 2+) • Drought Tolerant • Wind & Salt Resistant • Deer Resistant

Establish a durable and highly adaptable hedge or windbreak with 100 Siberian Pea Tree (Caragana arborescens) seeds. Native to Eastern Russia and Northern China, this hardy deciduous shrub or small tree thrives in harsh climates and poor soils where many other plants struggle.

Growing 15–20 feet tall and 12–15 feet wide, Siberian Pea Tree forms a rounded, upright shape with attractive bright green, feathery compound leaves. In spring, fragrant yellow pea-like flowers bloom singly or in clusters, attracting bees and pollinators. Flowers are followed by 3-inch edible pods that ripen from yellow-green to brown in summer.

The peas (typically 3–4 per pod) should be cooked before eating. Seeds are high in protein (up to 36%) and contain beneficial oils. Young pods may be cooked as a vegetable, and flowers can be added to salads for color and mild pea flavor.

This species is especially valued for:

✔ Nitrogen-fixing ability (improves soil fertility)
✔ Windbreak and shelterbelt plantings
✔ Erosion control (extensive root system)
✔ Wildlife habitat and pollinator support
✔ Deer resistance
✔ Exceptional cold, heat, drought, wind, and salt tolerance

Excellent for permaculture systems, homesteads, restoration sites, and difficult growing conditions.

Seeds are securely packaged and labeled.

🌼 Plant Details

Common Name: Siberian Pea Tree / Pea Shrub
Botanical Name: Caragana arborescens
Plant Type: Large deciduous shrub or small tree
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained; tolerates poor soils
Water: Dry to medium
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Spread: 12–15 ft
Hardiness Zones: 2–7
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: Yellow
Fruit: Edible pods (cook before eating)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Drought Tolerance: High
Maintenance: Low

🌿 Germination Instructions

Siberian Pea seeds have a thick, impermeable seed coat and require pretreatment.

For best results:

1️⃣ Pour hot (not boiling on heat source) water over seeds
2️⃣ Soak for 24 hours
3️⃣ Cold stratify for 30 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium
4️⃣ Sow 1/4 inch deep
5️⃣ Keep evenly moist until germination

Proper scarification significantly improves germination success.