Kerria japonica
Japanese Kerria
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Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica) - Description
K. japonica is native to China and Japan. It produces slender yellowish green stems in the winter with green, somewhat triangular 2 to 4 inch long toothed leaves. It also bears small, yellow rose-like flowers in the spring.
Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica) - Blooming
Blooms March-May what looks like small, single yellow roses. Although the plant can survive in full sun, the flowers will bleach and is not recommended.
Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica) - Growth
The Kerria will grow to be about 8 ft. tall and 5-6 ft. wide. Works well as a shrub border or as a stand alone plant in a woodland garden.
Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica) - Planting
Plant the Kerria in a place where it will have lots of room. Propagate with greenwood cuttings in summer, or divide in fall.
Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica) - Pest
Some problems are coral spot, leaf and twig blight, canker, and fireblight.
Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica) - Interesting facts
Kerria is endemic to the woodlands of China and Japan, and are named after William Kerr, who introduced the sole species to the west.
Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica) - Soil and irrigation
The Kerria requires little water once it is established. Does best with well-draining soil that is fertile.
