description Kerria Overview
Kerria is a small genus of flowering shrubs in the rose family, Rosaceae, native to China and Japan. Its best-known species, Kerria japonica, is a deciduous shrub with slender, arching stems and bright yellow, rose-like flowers that appear in spring. It is grown in gardens and woodland-style plantings for its flowers and flexible habit, and it can spread by suckering when conditions are suitable.
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What is Kerria japonica?
Kerria japonica is the best-known species in the small genus Kerria. It is a deciduous flowering shrub in the rose family, Rosaceae.
What do Kerria flowers look like?
Kerria japonica produces bright yellow, rose-like flowers in spring. Its slender arching stems add to its ornamental garden form.
Where is Kerria native?
The genus Kerria is native to China and Japan. Kerria japonica is widely grown as a garden shrub in suitable climates.
Does Kerria keep its leaves in winter?
Kerria japonica is deciduous, so it sheds its leaves during the dormant season. Its yellow spring flowers appear before or around the return of active growth.
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