Caragana — 14 species
Botanical species in the genus Caragana recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Caragana arborescens
Caragana arborescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana arborescens is a very cold-tolerant species - dormant plants are hardy to about -30°c. However, it prefers a continental climate with hot summers to ripen its wood, and does not grow so well in areas with mild, especially wet winters - in such a situation the plant can be stimulated into growth too early in the spring, this young growth being susceptible to frost damage. Succeeds in most well-drained soils, preferring a position in full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana boisii
Caragana boisii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana boisii is a very cold-tolerant species - dormant plants are hardy to about -30°c. However, it prefers a continental climate with hot summers to ripen its wood, and does not grow so well in areas with mild, especially wet winters - in such a situation the plant can be stimulated into growth too early in the spring, this young growth being susceptible to frost damage. Succeeds in most well-drained soils, preferring a position in full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana brevispina
Caragana brevispina
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana brevispina prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -20°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts. Succeeds in most well-drained soils, but prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana decorticans
Caragana decorticans
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana decorticans prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -15°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts. Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana frutex
Caragana frutex
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana frutex prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -30°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil. Does not require a rich soil, succeeding on marginal land.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana fruticosa
Caragana fruticosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana fruticosa prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -30°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts Succeeds in most well-drained soils, preferring full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil. Tolerates very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana gerardiana
Caragana gerardiana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana gerardiana grows at high elevations in the dry inner valleys of the Himalayas and grows best in continental climates. Whilst very cold-hardy, it does not like growing in moist, cloudy, mild climates. It requires plenty of sun to ripen its wood and, in mild climates, can be excited into growth too early - this new growth being susceptible to damage by late frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana jubata
Caragana jubata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana jubata is a plant of continental climates with their hot often dry summers and cold winters. It does not grow so well in maritime climates with their moist, cloudy weather and mild winters that can excite a plant into growth too early in the year. In such a climate the best chance of success is to grow the plant at the foot of a warm dry wall in a well-drained light soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana microphylla
Caragana microphylla
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana microphylla prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -30°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts. Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana pygmaea
Caragana pygmaea
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana pygmaea is native to desert land at high elevations with virtually no rain in the growing season. It is very cold tolerant, but does not grow well in moist, mild climates. Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or very well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana sinica
Caragana sinica
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana sinica prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -15°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil. Does not require a rich soil, succeeding on marginal land.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana spinosa
Caragana spinosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana spinosa prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -30°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil. Does not require a rich soil, succeeding on marginal land.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana ussuriensis
Caragana ussuriensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana ussuriensis prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -30°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts. Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Caragana versicolor
Caragana versicolor
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Caragana versicolor prefers a continental climate with its hot summers, cold winters and usually a clear movement from one season to another. The dormant plant can tolerate temperatures down to at least -30°c, but in more maritime climates it is often tempted to come into growth early and this new growth can easily be damaged by late spring frosts. Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil.
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