Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Caragana Fabr. [792]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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distribution_en: E. Europe to China

description_en: Genus of about 80 species of deciduous, often spiny shrubs or small trees found on dry soils in exposed sites from E. Europe to China. They are cultivated for their attractive leaves, which are alternate, pinnate, and often clustered, and their solitary or clustered, pea-like flowers, which are usually yellow, but sometimes white or pink. Flowers are followed in autumn by slender brown pods, 2-6cm (3/4-2 1/2in) long. Grow in a dry shrub border or use as windbreaks.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe; pre-soak spring-sown seed in warm water. Root greenwood cuttings in late spring. Graft in late winter; C. arborescens ’Pendula’ is usually top-grafted.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: ムレスズメ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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