Common Salt Tree (Caragana Halodendron) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 2-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Caragana halodendron is a species of flowering plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), known for its spiny, spreading shrub form with small silvery grey leaves.

Common Salt Tree

Common Salt Tree

Caragana Halodendron

Caragana halodendron is a species of flowering plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), known for its spiny, spreading shrub form with small silvery grey leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
2-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:nitrogen fixer, erosion control, ornamental shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Salt Tree

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Caragana