Caragana gerardiana
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: caragana
Plant ID (slug): caragana-gerardiana
Numeric ID: 24988
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Caragana gerardiana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - North-western Himalayas to southern Tibet at elevations up to 3,900 metres.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Caragana gerardiana
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