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Kerria japonica

Japanese Kerria

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

Kerria japonica is a deciduous shrub. Grows to 6 ft. high with an 8 ft. spread. Slender stems are yellowish green to brigh green in winter. Flowers are small and yellow, and fade in strong sunligt.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.