Caragana sophorifolia
Caragana arborescens
- Native to:
- China, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea
Wikimedia: A. Barra
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Caragana
- Species:
- Caragana arborescens
- USDA Symbol:
- CASO9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Rose Tortrix (Archips rosana), Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis) Hummingbirds: Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from the root crown following fire or cutting. Used in shelterbelts and windbreaks in fire-prone regions.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 15–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat recommended before cold stratification. Seeds may germinate without stratification if scarified.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI