Scientific Name
Kerria japonica

Common Name
Japanese kerria
 
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Partial shade to shade; range of soil types
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Width: 6 to 9 feet
Texture: Fine
Form: Upright, arching, slender stems form a broad, dense, twiggy mass
Flower/Fruit: 1.2 to 1.7" bright yellow flowers in spring on previous season's growth
Foliage: Alternate, simple bright green leaves; 1.5 to 4" long; doubly serrated; some yellow fall color; green stems
Comments: Flowers fade in full sun; avoid high fertilization - becomes weedy; prune out dead twigs; drought tolerant
Cultivars: See table
   



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