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Kerria japonica

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread 2 - 2.5 m (6.5 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Kerria japonica (Japanese kerria) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This plant is arching in form and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Kerria japonica (Japanese kerria) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Kerria japonica tolerates drought.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Kerria japonica (Japanese kerria) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.