{"product_id":"siberian-pea-tree-caragana-arborescens-30-seeds-hardy-nitrogen-fixing-shrub-edible-pea-pods-cold-hardy-drought-tolerant-wind-salt-resistant-deer-resistant","title":"Siberian Pea Tree – Caragana arborescens 30 Seeds | Hardy Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub | Edible Pea Pods  Cold Hardy • Drought Tolerant • Wind \u0026 Salt Resistant • Deer Resistant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eGrow a tough, adaptable, and useful landscape shrub with \u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e30 Siberian Pea Tree (\u003cem data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eCaragana arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Native to Eastern Russia and Northern China, this hardy multi-stemmed shrub or small tree thrives in challenging climates and poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"777\"\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 pollinators. Flowers are followed by 3-inch yellow-green pods that mature to brown and contain edible peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eThis species is valued for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e✔ Nitrogen-fixing ability (improves soil fertility)\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e✔ Windbreak and hedge plantings\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e✔ Erosion control (extensive root system)\u003cbr data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e✔ Wildlife habitat and pollinator support\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e✔ Deer resistance\u003cbr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e✔ Exceptional cold tolerance (Zone 2+)\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e✔ Heat, drought, wind, and salt tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eIdeal for permaculture systems, homesteads, shelterbelts, and difficult growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eSeeds are packaged securely and labeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eCommon Name: Siberian Pea Tree \/ Pea Shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eCaragana arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eSoil: Average, well-drained; tolerates poor soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eWater: Dry to medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eMature Height: 15–20 ft\u003cbr data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eSpread: 12–15 ft\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eHardiness Zones: 2–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eBloom Time: May\u003cbr data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eBloom Color: Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eFruit: Edible pea pods (cook before eating)\u003cbr data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: High\u003cbr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eMaintenance: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eGermination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eSiberian Pea seeds have a hard seed coat and require pretreatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e1️⃣ Scarify by pouring hot water over seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e2️⃣ Soak in water for 24 hours\u003cbr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e3️⃣ Cold stratify for 30 days at approximately 40°F in moist (not wet) medium\u003cbr data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e4️⃣ Sow 1\/4 inch deep\u003cbr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e5️⃣ Keep evenly moist until germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eProper scarification greatly improves germination success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822596899057,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify5_94_9d325a00-f8c5-4f13-9693-92048e706434.jpg?v=1771821645","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/siberian-pea-tree-caragana-arborescens-30-seeds-hardy-nitrogen-fixing-shrub-edible-pea-pods-cold-hardy-drought-tolerant-wind-salt-resistant-deer-resistant","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}