{"product_id":"siberian-pea-tree-caragana-arborescens-200-seeds-hardy-nitrogen-fixing-shrub-edible-pea-pods-bulk-pack-zone-2-cold-hardy-windbreak-shelterbelt-plant","title":"Siberian Pea Tree – Caragana arborescens 200 Seeds | Hardy Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub | Edible Pea Pods  Bulk Pack • Zone 2+ Cold Hardy • Windbreak \u0026 Shelterbelt Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eGrow a tough, adaptable, and highly useful shrub with \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e200 Siberian Pea Tree (\u003cem data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eCaragana arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eSiberian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThis species is especially valued for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e✔ Nitrogen-fixing ability (improves soil fertility)\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e✔ Windbreaks and shelterbelts\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e✔ Erosion control (extensive root system)\u003cbr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e✔ Wildlife habitat and pollinator support\u003cbr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e✔ Deer resistance\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e✔ Exceptional cold, heat, drought, wind, and salt tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eIdeal for permaculture systems, farm hedgerows, homesteads, restoration projects, and challenging sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eSeeds are securely packaged and labeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eCommon Name: Siberian Pea Tree \/ Pea Shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eCaragana arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003ePlant Type: Large deciduous shrub or small tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eSoil: Average, well-drained; tolerates poor soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eWater: Dry to medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eMature Height: 15–20 ft\u003cbr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eSpread: 12–15 ft\u003cbr data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eHardiness Zones: 2–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eBloom Time: May\u003cbr data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eBloom Color: Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eFruit: Edible pods (cook before eating)\u003cbr data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: High\u003cbr data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eMaintenance: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eGermination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eSiberian Pea seeds have a thick, impermeable seed coat and require pretreatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e1️⃣ Pour hot water over seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e2️⃣ Soak for 24 hours\u003cbr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e3️⃣ Cold stratify for 30 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium\u003cbr data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e4️⃣ Sow 1\/4 inch deep\u003cbr data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e5️⃣ Keep evenly moist until germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eScarification significantly improves germination success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822608990449,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify5_96_f10453d1-329d-4c05-b1c7-3c50ce4cd20c.jpg?v=1771821812","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/siberian-pea-tree-caragana-arborescens-200-seeds-hardy-nitrogen-fixing-shrub-edible-pea-pods-bulk-pack-zone-2-cold-hardy-windbreak-shelterbelt-plant","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}