Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub good for the Colorado Front Range?

Yes, TIDY Littleleaf peashrub is a well-suited shrub for Colorado's Front Range.

How far apart do I plant TIDY Littleleaf peashrub?

Space TIDY Littleleaf peashrub about 5 ft apart for a full, natural form, or about 4 ft apart for a faster hedge or screen.

Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub hardy on the Front Range?

TIDY Littleleaf peashrub is hardy in USDA 2 to 7. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 6a, so it is well within range.

How much water does TIDY Littleleaf peashrub need?

It needs low water once established.

How fast does TIDY Littleleaf peashrub grow?

TIDY Littleleaf peashrub is a moderate-growing shrub. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.

Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub native to Colorado?

No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub a good hedge plant?

Yes, as an informal hedge. TIDY Littleleaf peashrub works best as a relaxed hedge or screen kept to its natural form rather than sheared into a tight box.

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TIDY Littleleaf peashrub

Caragana microphylla 'Tidy'

Compiled by Nicholas Julia · Reviewed against CSU Extension & Plant Select® · Updated 2026-10-19

TIDY Littleleaf peashrub (Caragana microphylla 'Tidy') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 3 to 4 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Compact Plant Select selection of Siberian peashrub; small yellow pea flowers in spring.

Plant Select®low water3 to 4 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wideXeric / water-wise

Photos

Photo 1: (c) Анна Митрошенкова, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Photo 2: (c) Bob Walker, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Bob Walker
Photo 3: (c) Biodiversity Heritage Library, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Will it survive here?

Hardiness zones: USDA 2 to 7
Water needs: low water
Sun: Best in full sun.
Soil: clay, loam, sandy
Soil pH: 6.5 to 8.0
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: high
Salt tolerance: moderate
Site uses: Hellstrips / parking strips, Slopes & erosion control

How big, what shape?

Mature size: 3 to 4 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide
Planting spacing: ~5 ft apart (4 ft for a hedge/screen)
Growth rate: Moderate

What it looks like, and when

Foliage: Deciduous

What it will do to your yard

Hedge use: Informal hedge or screen

Who else benefits

Pollinator value: moderate
Deer: Not rated
Colorado native: No

Also worth knowing

Fire rating: Not rated

Planting & establishment

Nitrogen-fixing legume; very drought tolerant once established.

Pruning: light.

Frequently asked questions

Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes, TIDY Littleleaf peashrub is a well-suited shrub for Colorado's Front Range.
How big does TIDY Littleleaf peashrub get?: It matures to about 3 to 4 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide.
How far apart do I plant TIDY Littleleaf peashrub?: Space TIDY Littleleaf peashrub about 5 ft apart for a full, natural form, or about 4 ft apart for a faster hedge or screen.
Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub hardy on the Front Range?: TIDY Littleleaf peashrub is hardy in USDA 2 to 7. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 6a, so it is well within range.
How much water does TIDY Littleleaf peashrub need?: It needs low water once established.
How fast does TIDY Littleleaf peashrub grow?: TIDY Littleleaf peashrub is a moderate-growing shrub. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub native to Colorado?: No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
Is TIDY Littleleaf peashrub a good hedge plant?: Yes, as an informal hedge. TIDY Littleleaf peashrub works best as a relaxed hedge or screen kept to its natural form rather than sheared into a tight box.