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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. It grows to 6' high with an 8' spread. Slender stems are yellowish green to bright green in winter. Flowers are small and yellow, and fade in strong sunlight.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.