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Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'

Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

This broad shrub will reach about 12' tall and has glossy green leaves with yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.