Halodendron Peashrub Plant Care
Caragana halodendron (Pall.) Dum.Cours.
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Caragana halodendron is a species of flowering plant in the pea family (Fabaceae). It is known by several common names, including common salt tree and Russian salt tree.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
0–100°F
30–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Halodendron Peashrub?
Plant Halodendron Peashrub in full sun to partial shade and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 0–100°F (-18–38°C). Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Halodendron Peashrub Native To?
What Is the Halodendron Peashrub?
Halodendron Peashrub (Caragana halodendron) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Caragana genus. Halodendron Peashrub is native to Russia and southern Asia. Halodendron Peashrub is also known as Halimodendron Peashrub.
Halodendron Peashrub displays a deciduous shrub, upright growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Halodendron Peashrub produces yellow pea-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Halodendron Peashrub?
Water a young or newly planted Halodendron Peashrub every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Halodendron Peashrub Need?
Halodendron Peashrub thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Halodendron Peashrub Prefer?
Caragana halodendron tolerates temperatures of 0–100°F. Halodendron Peashrub prefers humidity levels of 30–70%.
Temperature
0–100°F
Humidity
30–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Halodendron Peashrub?
Well-draining sandy loam with good fertility. Good drainage is essential for Halodendron Peashrub to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Halodendron Peashrub?
Feed Halodendron Peashrub every 8 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
Where Should You Plant a Halodendron Peashrub?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with good fertility. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Halodendron Peashrub?
Halodendron Peashrub can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Halodendron Peashrub?
Prune Halodendron Peashrub while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Halodendron Peashrub in Winter?
Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Young and container-grown trees need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.
How Do You Propagate a Halodendron Peashrub?
Halodendron Peashrub can be propagated through seeds, hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to siberian pea shrub plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Halodendron Peashrub Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Halodendron Peashrub?
Halodendron Peashrub is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Halodendron Peashrub is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Caragana genus — compare its care with other Caragana species on PlantoScan.
Caragana is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Halodendron Peashrub thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Caragana Species
Other Caragana species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Caragana halodendron (Pall.) Dum.Cours., family Fabaceae (first published in Bot. Cult. 3: 513 (1802)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Halodendron Peashrub is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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