BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Available summer 2012

Description

A beautiful tree which was first raised in 1906 at the Lorberg nursery in Germany and remains an uncommon, much sought after plant. It has lush green, finely divided, fennel-like foliage on gracefully arching branches. In late spring the branches are covered with masses of small yet vividly yellow, pea-like flowers.

One of our customers who gardens in Finland close to the arctic circle finds this species completely hardy! A very hardy, ornamental small tree.

Supplied Size: out of stock

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained soil. Caragana tolerates very alkaline soils and will also do well in very poor conditions, although it dislikes and will not grow well in a heavy, waterlogged soil.
• Hardiness: Very hardy. Caragana will tolerate an exposed position in a cold garden very well.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small tree with an elegant branching habit.
  • Height: 4 - 6 m
  • Spread: 3 - 4 m
• Notes: We have a specimen of Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery. It is a 14 years old, has reached a height of 3 m, a spread of 2 - 3 m and is shown in the photos below. This garden is open to the public and this plant can be viewed all year round.