Siberian Pea Tree – Caragana arborescens 200 Seeds | Hardy Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub | Edible Pea Pods Bulk Pack • Zone 2+ Cold Hardy • Windbreak & Shelterbelt Plant

Grow a tough, adaptable, and highly useful shrub with 200 Siberian Pea Tree (Caragana arborescens) seeds. Native to Eastern Russia and Northern China, this multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree thrives in harsh climates and poor soils where many plants fail.

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

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

This species is especially valued for:

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

Ideal for permaculture systems, farm hedgerows, homesteads, restoration projects, and challenging sites.

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 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

Scarification significantly improves germination success.