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Japanese Kerria

Kerria Japonica

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Overview

Kerria japonica, Japanese Kerria, stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-poms, appearing in spring. This deciduous shrub grows up to 5-8 feet tall and wide, thriving in partial shade to full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle occasional wet conditions. Its green, slender stems stay attractive in winter, making it a year-round interest plant. Ideal for mass plantings and woodland garden backdrops.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — shrub with yellow blooms
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — though it's able to withstand some drought once established; it prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully, image 90Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantingsJapanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — particularly in extreme heat; ensuring the shrub remains dense and compact, image 65Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-pomsJapanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings; shrub with yellow blooms, image 86Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — particularly in extreme heat+117

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — shrub with yellow blooms
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — though it's able to withstand some drought once established; it prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully, image 90
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — particularly in extreme heat; ensuring the shrub remains dense and compact, image 65
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-poms
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings; shrub with yellow blooms, image 86
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — particularly in extreme heat
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — The Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica); or even as an informal hedge
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — arching stems and profuse spring flowers; it benefits from light pruning to remove old wood and encourage new growth
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — or even as an informal hedge; the Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica), image 63
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — shrub for half
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — This deciduous shrub is celebrated for its distinctive green
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — ensuring the shrub remains dense and compact; particularly in extreme heat, image 68
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — it benefits from light pruning to remove old wood and encourage new growth
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — arching stems and profuse spring flowers; it benefits from light pruning to remove old wood and encourage new, image 82
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Ideal for mass plantings and woodland garden backdrops; introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any landscape with its
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle occasional wet conditions; though it's able to withstand, image 75
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — or even as an informal hedge; the Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica), image 87
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — the Kerria japonica necessitates regular watering
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Its green, slender stems stay attractive in winter, making it a year-round interest plant; stands out with its, image 52
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — or even as an informal hedge
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Ideal for mass plantings and woodland garden backdrops; introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any, image 101
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any landscape with its vibrant yellow blooms
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