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
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: South Asia, India
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Heat Zones: 1 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
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Uses: Hedge, Specimen, Border Plant, Cut Flowers / Arrangements
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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
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Flower
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: Yellow
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Smooth
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Follicle
Fruit Color: Brown, Red
Seasons: Summer
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Tolerance
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Plant Propagation: Cutting, Division