Siberian Pea Tree – Caragana arborescens 30 Seeds | Hardy Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub | Edible Pea Pods Cold Hardy • Drought Tolerant • Wind & Salt Resistant • Deer Resistant

Grow a tough, adaptable, and useful landscape shrub with 30 Siberian Pea Tree (Caragana arborescens) seeds. Native to Eastern Russia and Northern China, this hardy multi-stemmed shrub or small tree thrives in challenging climates and poor soils.

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 pollinators. Flowers are followed by 3-inch yellow-green pods that mature to brown and contain edible peas.

The seeds are high in protein (up to 36%) and contain beneficial oils. The peas should be cooked before eating and have traditionally been used as an emergency food source. Young pods may also be cooked as a vegetable, and the yellow flowers can be added to salads.

This species is valued for:

✔ Nitrogen-fixing ability (improves soil fertility)
✔ Windbreak and hedge plantings
✔ Erosion control (extensive root system)
✔ Wildlife habitat and pollinator support
✔ Deer resistance
✔ Exceptional cold tolerance (Zone 2+)
✔ Heat, drought, wind, and salt tolerance

Ideal for permaculture systems, homesteads, shelterbelts, and difficult growing conditions.

Seeds are packaged securely and labeled.

🌼 Plant Details

Common Name: Siberian Pea Tree / Pea Shrub
Botanical Name: Caragana arborescens
Plant Type: 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 pea pods (cook before eating)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Drought Tolerance: High
Maintenance: Low

🌿 Germination Instructions

Siberian Pea seeds have a hard seed coat and require pretreatment.

For best results:

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

Proper scarification greatly improves germination success.