Japanese Kerria

Scientific Name
Kerria japonica
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Bright yellow flowers in mid-spring; crisp, bright green foliage in summer; autumn color is pale yellow; winter stems are bright green.

Culture

Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soils.

Notes

Flowers may fade more quickly when this shrub is planted in full sun; at least partial shade is preferred.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
3.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
9.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad rounded with arching branches

Native Regions, Text

China and Japan

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Japanese Kerria flower
picID
18917
Image
Japanese Kerria in flower
picID
18918
Image
Japanese Kerria leaves
picID
18919
Image
Japanese Kerria winter stems
picID
18920
Image
Japanese Kerria form
picID
18921
Size
PlantID
410