Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'

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Double Japanese Kerria, Kerrybush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

Description

This broad shrub will reach about 12' tall and has glossy green leaves with yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers