Sandbar Willow vs Pygmy Caragana - TreeTime.ca

Sandbar Willow vs Pygmy Caragana

Salix exigua

Caragana pygmaea

CUSTOM GROW

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Sandbar Willow
Pygmy Caragana

Sandbar Willow is a deciduous species native to much of North America. This mid-sized, fast-growing shrub can be found in very wet areas, making it an ideal plan to use in a wet area with erosion risk.

Sandbar Willow has long, narrow green leaves, and its grassy narrow stems give it an attractive, bamboo-like appearance.

All willow are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

Pygmy Caragana is a shrub that is related to Common Caragana and has a compact size that is suitable for yards with limited space. Its size is perfect for landscaping and decorative hedges, and requires little maintenance. This nitrogen fixer has fine-textured foliage and small yellow flowers. Much like Common Caragana, it is hardy and drought tolerant.

Popular as a low maintenance commercial landscaping shrub and for hedging. This species does have tiny spines that might poke you a bit. It has a nice appealing texture when mature.

Sandbar Willow Quick Facts

Pygmy Caragana Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Flowers: prolific tiny yellow pea-like flowers
Seeds: located within the capsules on the catkins
Seeds: prolific seedpods are edible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: pygmy peashrub