{"product_id":"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","title":"Siberian Pea Tree – Caragana arborescens 100 Seeds | Hardy Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub | Edible Pea Pods  Cold Hardy (Zone 2+) • Drought Tolerant • Wind \u0026 Salt Resistant • Deer Resistant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eEstablish a durable and highly adaptable hedge or windbreak with \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e100 Siberian Pea Tree (\u003cem data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eCaragana arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eGrowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eThis species is especially valued for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e✔ Nitrogen-fixing ability (improves soil fertility)\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e✔ Windbreak and shelterbelt plantings\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e✔ Erosion control (extensive root system)\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e✔ Wildlife habitat and pollinator support\u003cbr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e✔ Deer resistance\u003cbr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e✔ Exceptional cold, heat, drought, wind, and salt tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eExcellent for permaculture systems, homesteads, restoration sites, and difficult growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eSeeds are securely packaged and labeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eCommon Name: Siberian Pea Tree \/ Pea Shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eCaragana arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003ePlant Type: Large deciduous shrub or small tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eSoil: Average, well-drained; tolerates poor soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eWater: Dry to medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eMature Height: 15–20 ft\u003cbr data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eSpread: 12–15 ft\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eHardiness Zones: 2–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eBloom Time: May\u003cbr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eBloom Color: Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eFruit: Edible pods (cook before eating)\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: High\u003cbr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eMaintenance: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eGermination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eSiberian Pea seeds have a thick, impermeable seed coat and require pretreatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e1️⃣ Pour hot (not boiling on heat source) water over seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e2️⃣ Soak for 24 hours\u003cbr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e3️⃣ Cold stratify for 30 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium\u003cbr data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e4️⃣ Sow 1\/4 inch deep\u003cbr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e5️⃣ Keep evenly moist until germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eProper scarification significantly improves germination success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822599356657,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify5_95_c64db320-7883-4bf8-9b1c-4c02655cbb79.jpg?v=1771821733","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/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","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}