Siberian Pea Tree

A large leguminous shrub from Siberia, reaching 6m high and growing some 40cm per year.

The seeds, produced in numerous pods following yellow flowers, are edible when cooked (having a pea flavour), as are the young pods. A fibre is obtained from the bark. Bees visit the flowers and the species is a good fixer of nitrogen.

A very hardy hedging and windbreak tree, highly suitable for coastal locations and exposed sites.