Caragana arborescens 10 seeds "Siberian pea tree"

The Siberian pea tree is a large, rounded, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with upright branching that grows to 15-20¿¿¿ tall and to 12-15¿¿¿ wide. It is native to Siberia and Manchuria. It features¿¿very attractive feathery¿¿pinnately compound bright green leaves (to 3¿¿¿ long), each with 4 to 6 pairs of obovate to elliptic-oblong leaflets (to 1¿¿¿). Pea-like fragrant yellow flowers bloom singly or in clusters in May on the prior year¿¿¿s wood. Flowers give way to yellowish-green pods (to 3¿¿¿ long) that mature to brown in summer. The Siberian pea has an extensive root system that can be used to assist with erosion control. The shrub has a fragrant flower that naturally will attract bees. The honey created has a pleasant taste, slightly 'fruity'. Because of its nitrogen-fixing capacity, it is valued as a soil-improving plant.

The Siberian pea has a slightly bitter tasting 'pea', usually 3-4 to a pod and are edible. They should be cooked before eaten. The seed contains 12.4% of a fatty oil and up to 36% protein, and it has been recommended as an emergency food for humans. More than just an emergency food, this species has the potential to become a staple crop in areas with continental climates. The young pods can be eaten cooked and used as a vegetable. Additionally, the yellow flowers which have a taste like peas, can be used in salads to add color and some flavor.