Botanical profile

Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'

Latin name
Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'
Common name
Weeping Caragana
Type
Weeping tree
Family
Fabaceae

Caragana arborescens ‘Pendula’, also known as the weeping pea shrub, is a very decorative grafted form of the Siberian pea shrub, cultivated for its elegant and structured weeping habit. Its fine, light green foliage forms a soft, dense cascade, creating a graphic focal point, ideal for small gardens, rockeries, or entrances. In spring, it is covered with bright yellow flowers, followed by narrow pods that turn brown in summer. Very hardy, drought-resistant, tolerant of poor soils and pollution, it maintains a compact and tidy silhouette with little maintenance. It is an architectural and minimalist tree, perfect for adding an original touch to Nordic landscapes, even in difficult conditions.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Dry, poor, sandy, or chalky
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Light brown slender pods in late summer
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Weeper
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Width
3 m (10 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.