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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

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) — It prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle occasional wet conditions; though it's able to withstand, image 51
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions; shrub for half, image 93
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — shrub for half; it's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions, image 96
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 98
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — This deciduous shrub is celebrated for its distinctive green; hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — the Kerria japonica necessitates regular watering; it thrives optimally in part shade to full sun exposures
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle occasional wet conditions; though it's able to withstand, image 99
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) — The Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica)
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — though it's able to withstand some drought once established
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) — yellow flowers in the garden; also fondly referred to as the Easter Rose or Jew's Mallow, image 70
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-poms; its green, slender stems stay attractive, image 73
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any landscape with its vibrant yellow blooms; ideal for mass, image 80
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any landscape with its vibrant yellow blooms; ideal for mass plantings and
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 83
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — The Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica); or even as an informal hedge, image 102
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) — though it's able to withstand some drought once established; it prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully, image 66
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions; shrub for half, image 69
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Its green, slender stems stay attractive in winter, making it a year-round interest plant
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — arching stems and profuse spring flowers
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings; shrub with yellow blooms
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
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