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Posted 03/05/2023 in Shrub

Kerria japonica

A tough shrub, Kerria japonica. features yellow five-petal flowers in mid-spring. Yellow stems remain an attractive green in the winter. Attractive narrow bright green leaves turn yellow in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Kerria japonica
Common Name
Japanese kerria
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
6-8 feet
Suggested Uses
Shrub Borders Mass
Potential Pests
Leaf spot, cankers, bights, and root rot

Plant Story

A tough shrub, Kerria japonica. features yellow five-petal flowers in mid-spring. Yellow stems remain an attractive green in the winter. Attractive narrow bright green leaves turn yellow in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE! Prefers loamy soil. Prune after flowering.

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