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Weeping Caragana

Elegant weeping form: Creates a soft, cascading silhouette that stands out in any landscape.
Extremely hardy: Thrives in cold climates and harsh conditions, perfect for upstate New York.
Drought tolerant: Performs well with minimal watering once established.
Low maintenance: Requires little pruning and care, ideal for busy homeowners or commercial sites.
Unique texture: Fine, fern-like foliage adds visual contrast to heavier plantings.

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Weeping Caragana

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Weeping Caragana

A unique small ornamental tree with graceful, cascading branches, ‘Pendula’ offers a soft, flowing look in the landscape. Its weeping habit and delicate foliage make it a standout focal point in gardens and small spaces.

General Information:

Botanical Name: Caragana arborescens ‘Pendula’
Plant Type: Deciduous weeping tree (grafted standard)
Mature Height: 6–8 feet (depends on graft height)
Mature Spread: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Flowering and Flower Color: Late spring; small yellow pea-like flowers

Geographic Guidance:

Thrives in cold and temperate regions, especially across northern climates and areas with harsh winters.

Why Choose This Plant?

Consider ‘Pendula’ if you want a distinctive, elegant accent plant.

Graceful weeping form: Adds softness and movement to landscape designs
Cold hardy: Performs exceptionally well in colder climates
Compact size: Perfect for smaller gardens or accent beds
Unique focal point: Eye-catching structure unlike typical shrubs or trees

Complete Care & Growing Guide

Light Requirements: Full sun for best growth and flowering
Soil: Well-drained soil; highly adaptable, even to poor soils
Watering: Low to moderate needs; drought-tolerant once established
Pruning: Minimal; prune lightly to maintain shape or remove stray growth

Uses & Landscape Benefits

Ideal as a specimen or focal point
Perfect for rock gardens or small yards
Adds architectural interest with cascading branches
Works well in formal or artistic landscapes

Planting & Care

1. Planting: This is a large landscape tree and as such, requires a bit of planning before planting. First, measure the area where you would like to plant your hedge or row. You will need the length of the area of planting to estimate the number of trees you need.

When planting, dig a hole for each tree that is three times as wide as the root ball but just as deep. Place the tree, fill in around the tree with the same soil you took out when initially digging the hole. Finally, tamp down as you fill to cut back on any air pockets from forming, water the tree, then mulch to conserve moisture.

2. Watering: For the first two weeks, water your new tree every other day by holding a hose around it and counting to 20. If you don’t have a hose, 2 large watering cans full of water will do (smaller trees may only need a light soaking so a single can may suffice).

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FAQs

Can it handle poor soil?

Yes, it thrives in poor, dry soils where many other ornamentals struggle.
Does it require a lot of pruning?

No, minimal pruning is needed—just remove stray upright growth to maintain its shape.
Is it deer resistant?

It is considered relatively deer-tolerant, though no plant is completely deer-proof.

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Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Caragana arborescens ‘Pendula’
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Fabaceae
Flower Color	Yellow/Orange
Hardiness Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#7 Container

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