A tough, yet beautiful and bountiful shrub that is perfect for the poultry yard! Being a member of the legume family means that Siberian Pea Shrub fixes its own nitrogen from the air, effectively fertilizing itself and neighboring trees. This allows it to grow on marginal land and dry, infertile soil. Lacy foliage adorns the branches and is joined by bright yellow blossoms that turn into pods that are loaded with highly nutritious seeds. These are packed with protein and can be eaten by humans, but where they truly excel is as poultry feed. Plant these in the chicken/turkey/duck run and watch them forage their own protein and seek shade and shelter under the gracefully arching stems. Just pile stones or logs around the base to keep the chickens from scratching out the root system!
Zones 2-7
Ships as a dormant bare root plant
A tough, yet beautiful and bountiful shrub that is perfect for the poultry yard! Being a member of the legume family means that Siberian Pea Shrub fixes its own nitrogen from the air, effectively fertilizing itself and neighboring trees. This allows it to grow on marginal land and dry, infertile soil. Lacy foliage adorns the branches and is joined by bright yellow blossoms that turn into pods that are loaded with highly nutritious seeds. These are packed with protein and can be eaten by humans, but where they truly excel is as poultry feed. Plant these in the chicken/turkey/duck run and watch them forage their own protein and seek shade and shelter under the gracefully arching stems. Just pile stones or logs around the base to keep the chickens from scratching out the root system!
Zones 2-7
Ships as a dormant bare root plant
