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 4–10Climate Temperate

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — yellow flowers in the garden; also fondly referred to as the Easter Rose or Jew's Mallow

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — though it's able to withstand some drought once established; it prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully, image 66

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — particularly in extreme heat; ensuring the shrub remains dense and compact, image 65

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — the Kerria japonica necessitates regular watering; it thrives optimally in part shade to full sun exposures, image 64

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — or even as an informal hedge; the Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica), image 63

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings; shrub with yellow blooms, image 62

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — it thrives optimally in part shade to full sun exposures; the Kerria japonica necessitates regular watering, image 61

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9; this deciduous shrub is celebrated for its distinctive green, image 60

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — which typically exhibit a remarkable 1.5 to 2-inch diameter; this deciduous shrub grows up to 5-8 feet tall and, image 59

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — arching stems and profuse spring flowers; it benefits from light pruning to remove old wood and encourage new, image 58

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — This deciduous shrub is celebrated for its distinctive green; hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, image 57

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any landscape with its vibrant yellow blooms; ideal for mass, image 56

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — also fondly referred to as the Easter Rose or Jew's Mallow; yellow flowers in the garden, image 55

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — The Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica); or even as an informal hedge, image 54

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Ideal for mass plantings and woodland garden backdrops; introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any, image 53

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) — It prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle occasional wet conditions; though it's able to withstand, image 51

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — This deciduous shrub grows up to 5-8 feet tall and wide, thriving in partial shade to full sun; which typically, image 50

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-poms; its green, slender stems stay attractive, image 49

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — shrub for half; it's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions; shrub for half

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — ensuring the shrub remains dense and compact; particularly in extreme heat

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — it benefits from light pruning to remove old wood and encourage new growth; arching stems and profuse spring flowers

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — though it's able to withstand some drought once established; it prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle

Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — particularly in extreme heat; ensuring the shrub remains dense and compact

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