Caragana, Sutherland

Caragana arborescens ‘Sutherland’

Priced by size: $89.99 – $109.99

Size (HxW): 12-18’ x 6-8’

Growth Habit: Upright, columnar

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Light green, compound leaves turn yellow in fall

Olive-bronze coloured bark

Creates its own nitrogen to amend poor soils

Makes a great feature tree or narrow hedge

Small yellow flowers bloom in late May – early June

Slow growth rate (6-11”/yr)

Small, edible bean-like seed pods appear in early August

A cold hardy tree for harsh environments

Minimal suckering

Life expectancy: 40-50 years

Row spacing: minimum 4-5’ apart

Root space: plant at least 10’ from foundations

Slightly susceptible to powdery mildew in moist, shady planting locations or due to high humidity in summer

● Prune in early spring or late fall ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils

Description

Size (HxW): 12-18’ x 6-8’

Growth Habit: Upright, columnar

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Light green, compound leaves turn yellow in fall
Olive-bronze coloured bark
Creates its own nitrogen to amend poor soils
Makes a great feature tree or narrow hedge
Small yellow flowers bloom in late May – early June
Slow growth rate (6-11”/yr)
Small, edible bean-like seed pods appear in early August
A cold hardy tree for harsh environments
Minimal suckering
Life expectancy: 40-50 years
Row spacing: minimum 4-5’ apart
Root space: plant at least 10’ from foundations
Slightly susceptible to powdery mildew in moist, shady planting locations or due to high humidity in summer