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Caragana jubata Shag-spine Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Caragana jubata plant species is found in E. Asia - Siberia to Mongolia and Tibet. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shag-spine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Robinia jubata. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Caragana jubata Common Name: Shag-spine Family: Leguminosae Author: (Pall.)Poir. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry gravel slopes above the sub-alpine forest belt[91].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil[1, 11, 200]. Dislikes damp conditions[1]. Does not require a rich soil, succeeding on marginal land[11].
A very hardy plant but it does not like the lack of sun in British gardens. It is best grown at the foot of a warm dry wall in a well-drained light soil[11]. It prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters[200], it does not flower freely in Britain due to our cooler summers and lack of sunshine[182].
A remarkably curious shrub, but it is not showy[1].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
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