Caragana arborescens 'Walkeri'

Weeping Pea Tree,

A distinctive weeping ornamental tree, typically grafted on a standard, featuring finely textured blue-green foliage and gracefully cascading branches. In late spring, small yellow pea-like flowers appear along the stems, followed by slender seed pods. Extremely cold hardy and drought tolerant once established, ‘Walkeri’ adds strong architectural interest year-round.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Deciduous small tree (grafted)



Form: Weeping, umbrella-like canopy



Mature Width: 8–12 ft



Mature Height: 6–10 ft (dependent on graft height)



Flower Color: Yellow



Foliage Color: Blue-green




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 2a–7b



Light: Full sun



Soil: Adaptable; tolerates poor, dry, sandy, and alkaline soils



Water: Low once established



Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning, mainly to remove crossing or ground-touching branches




Landscape Uses
Specimen planting, accent tree, rock gardens, courtyards, and tough sites where elegance and durability are both needed. Excellent choice for cold, windy locations.


Care Tips


Prune lightly in late winter or early spring if shaping is required



Allow branches to naturally cascade for best form



Avoid overly rich soils to maintain compact growth

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

10'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

2–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Weeping

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No