Shrubs

Caragana arborescens

Siberian peashrub

Siberian peashrub. Representative plant

Small yellow pea-shaped flowers brighten upright branches in spring, followed by slender seedpods. Fine-textured green leaves turn yellow in fall. This tough, large shrub tolerates exposed, dry conditions, making it useful where a delicate flowering shrub would struggle.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 15–20 ft. tall × 12–18 ft. wide
Water: Adaptable to dry soil once established
Hardiness: USDA zones 2–7
Bloom: Yellow; mid-spring

Sizes & prices

#3Siberian Pea Shrub with blue leaves and yellow sweet pea blooms Hardy Zone 4 Deer resistantCall for price

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, but not deer-proof.
Drought: Tolerates dry conditions once established.
Exposure: Tolerates wind, heat and salt.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Butterflies

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous; yellow fall color.

Growing & care

Pruning: Tolerates regular size control and renewal pruning.

Sources & photo credits

The Morton Arboretum

Photo: Ural-66 · CC0 1.0

Image notes: Siberian peashrub. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.