Overview & Description

Green Spire Caragana (Caragana arborescens ‘Green Spire’) is a very hardy, columnar deciduous shrub prized for its extremely narrow, upright form and fine-textured, bright green foliage. In late spring to early summer, it produces an abundance of small, bright yellow, pea-like flowers that attract pollinators and add cheerful colour. Its small, pinnately compound leaves create a soft, airy texture throughout the growing season. This cultivar is valued for its exceptional cold tolerance and space-saving vertical habit.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a very narrow, columnar, upright growth habit. It is a fast-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 13 – 20 feet in height with a spread of only 3 – 5 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in late spring to early summer with yellow flowers. Exceptionally hardy to Zone 3, it tolerates poor, dry, alkaline soils, drought, wind, and salt once established. It does not tolerate wet sites. Low-maintenance and adaptable to urban conditions. An outstanding choice for narrow screens, privacy hedges, windbreaks, vertical accents, and small urban gardens where extreme hardiness and space-saving form are desired.