Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'

A small weeping tree, Caragana arborescens 'Pendula' has stiffly pendulous branches with the older stems slowly taking on an attractive gnarled habit. Masses of yellow pea-like flowers cover the branches in late spring/early summer once established which are very popular with insects, including bees. The leaves are slender and light green in colour.

Caragana arborescens 'Pendula' is a very hardy & wind resistant small weeping tree which will usually flower best if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

• 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: Slow
• Habit: Very small tree with a weeping habit.
  • Height: up to 2 - 2.5 m
  • Spread: 2 - 2.5 m