Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii'

Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii' is 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.

• 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: Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii' grows to be a 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 arboretum surrounding our nursery. At 14 years old, it had reached a height of 3 m, a spread of 2 - 3 m.