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   Trees
   Shrubs
      Aronia arbutifolia
      Aronia melanocarpa
      Bayberry, Northern
      Blueberry
      Blueberry, Rabbiteye
      Chaste Tree
      Cherry, Fall Ripening Bush   
      Cherry, Nanking
      Crampbark
      Cranberry, American
      Elderberry, American
      Elderberry, European
      Fig
      Goumi
      Filbert, European
      Hazelnut, American
      Lingonberry
      Pea Shrub, Siberian
      Pea Shrub, Small-leaved  
      Plum, Chickasaw
      Plum, Wild
      Pomegranate
      Rosa Rugosa
      Serviceberry, shrub
      Wolfberry, Gogi berry

   Herbaceous perennials  
   Medicinal herbs

 Planting instructions

Small Leaved Pea Shrub (Caragana microphylla)

   

Exposure: Full sun. Zone 2.
Soil: Prefers a well-limed garden soil, though it seems to be widely adaptable. Similar to Siberian pea shrub.
Growth habits: An erect oval shrub or small tree to 15’ in height. Its yellow pea flowers in May followed by small peas in mid summer. Nitrogen fixing. Similar to Siberian pea shrub, but with a much smaller leaf size and a more wispy form.
Landscape uses: Use as a nitrogen fixing companion plant in edible hedges, orchards, and forest gardens. Makes a good chickenyard plant as it provides shade, predator protection and chicken feed. Similar to Siberian pea shrub, but with a much finer texture.
Edible/Medicinal properties: Excellent protein source for poultry. Fresh peas are bland in taste and are best served in chilis or other spiced dishes.

$36.00/5 gal

     

 

 
       
       
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