Caragana arborescens
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Caragana arborescens
Also known as:
Siberian Pea Tree
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
2-7
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Oil, Seed, Seedbox
Oil, Seed, Seedbox
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Companion, Fragrant, Fibers, Hedge, Oil, Wind trap, Bee plant, Carbon farming
Nitrogen, Companion, Fragrant, Fibers, Hedge, Oil, Wind trap, Bee plant, Carbon farming
Description
Seeds: cooked. The seeds are small but abundantly present, with 4 to 6 seeds per pod. They have a neutral flavor and are ideal for spicy dishes. As raw seeds, they have a mild, pea-like taste, but it is not recommended to eat them in large quantities. These seeds contain 12.4% fatty oil and up to 36% protein, making them a suitable source of food, especially as an emergency ration. This plant also has the potential to become an important crop in areas with a continental climate. Young leaves: cooked. These can be used as a vegetable.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Attracts pollinators and provides berries for consumption. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Offers shade and wind protection, enhancing growth conditions. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Improves soil structure with its root system and provides edible berries. |
|
Alnus glutinosa European Alder |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility for surrounding plants. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Provides shade and organic matter through leaf drop, benefiting the guild. |