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Kerria japonica (kerria)

A deciduous shrub that blooms yellow flowers in spring. It thrives in full sun and well drained soil but after it gets established it can tolerate drought to a certain extent. It is in best shape when given space to spread because of its arching habit

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  • Pronunciation: KAIR-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh

  • Plant type: Shrub

  • Origin: South Asia, India

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 9

    Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

  • Uses: Hedge, Specimen, Border Plant, Cut Flowers / Arrangements

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Tree Shape: Round, Spreading, Vase

    Canopy Texture: Medium

    Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m

    Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Shape: Lanceolate

    Leaf Margins: Serrulate, Double Serrate

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Yellow

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Type: Solitary

    Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

    Flower Color: Yellow

    Seasons: Spring

  • Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Smooth

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Follicle

    Fruit Showiness: No

    Fruit Color: Brown, Red

    Seasons: Summer

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  • Tolerance

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Plant Propagation: Cutting, Division

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