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Japanese Kerria

Scientific name: Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:10 ft
Width:10 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:April to July
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description With its profusion of large, pompom-like double yellow flowers Japanese Kerria is joy to own in April through May when show begins. Also known as Japanese Rose, Easter Rose, and Yellow Rose of Texas.

  Morphology:
This is a deciduous shrub that grows to 10’ in height and the same in width.

It has a spreading nature over time. The long erect stems bear bright green leaves having sharply toothed margins.

'Pleniflora' is a very vigorous grower and bears large, fluffy yellow flowers in spring. Flowers can grow up to 2" across, but typically they are 1” across. Leaves are sharply toothed and bright green


  Adaptation:
Grow in full sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Partial shade enables the blooms to last longer.

  Pests:
Free from pests.
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