About

'Pendula' is a small deciduous shrub that can occasionally be trained into a small tree form. It features rigid, drooping branches adorned with light green pinnate foliage. In late spring, it produces clusters of soft yellow flowers.

About the genus

Caragana consists of deciduous shrubs that often feature spines, characterized by their pinnate leaves. These plants bear solitary or clustered flowers, typically yellow, though some varieties may exhibit white or pink blooms. After flowering, they produce brown pods.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H7

Plant details

Plant type
Shrubs, Trees
Habit
Pendulous weeping
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Time to full height
10-20 years
Suggested uses
Architectural, City and courtyard gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation
Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or grafting
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility