Caragana korshinskii SEEDS

Caragana korshinskii seeds grow into Korshinsky’s peashrub a vigorous, drought-resistant deciduous shrub native to the desert and dry shrubland biome of north-western and northern China (Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia) and adjacent Mongolia. Described by Kom. (Vladimir Leontievich Komarov, 18691945, Director of the Soviet Academy of Sciences Botanical Institute). The epithet korshinskii honours Sergei Ivanovich Korshinsky (18611900), Russian botanist who made important contributions to the flora of Central Asia and China. A large, arching shrub to 23 m producing bright yellow pea flowers in spring; one of the most important species for combating desertification in north-western China, where it is planted across vast areas for sand stabilisation. Nitrogen-fixing. Family Fabaceae.

Full sun; very drought-tolerant; poor, sandy and desert soils; extremely hardy. Essential sand-stabilisation species for arid regions.

• ‘Korshinskii’ honours S.I. Korshinsky (18611900), Russian Central Asian botanist; Kom. (Komarov, 18691945)
• Essential sand-stabilisation species in NW China; planted across vast areas to combat desertification
• NW. & N. China (Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia), Mongolia desert/dry shrubland biome
• Genus Caragana: ~100 species; Eurasia; peashrubs; Family Fabaceae (Faboideae); Order Fabales
• Full sun; very drought-tolerant; poor sandy desert soils; nitrogen-fixing; Family Fabaceae

Caragana korshinskii Korshinsky’s peashrub plays a critical role in China’s great greening programs: planted across millions of hectares in the arid Loess Plateau and desert margins of north-western China, its deep root system, drought resistance and nitrogen-fixing ability make it one of the most important shrubs for halting desertification in arid Asia.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.