Wildlife Value
Used for nesting by several songbirds and the seeds are often eaten. Not a preferred food for browsing animals. Provides good cover. Introduced from Siberia.
| Growth form | irregular or hedge like |
| Crown density | dense |
| Size | 8-12' high 5-8' spread |
| Drought resistance |
excellent |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | rapid |
| Life span | moderate |
| Elevation range |
to 9,500 feet |
| Soil conditions |
good salt and alkaline tolerance; grows best on sandy to loamy soils |
| Possible insect problems |
aphids and grasshoppers |
| Possible disease problems |
very resistant |
| Wildlife value | good: songbirds |
| Seasonal color | yellow spring flowers |
| Miscellany | does well in poor soils |