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Kerria japonica

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Common names

Kerria, Japanese rose, Easter rose

Biostatus

Exotic

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

Flower colours

Yellow

Detailed description

Small ornamental shrub. Many upright 2 m stems emerging directly from the ground. Leaves are serrated, up to 5 cm long, Flowers are simple golden yellow flowers up to 5 cm across.

Conservation status

Not applicable

Detailed taxonomy

Family

Rosaceae

Authority

Kerria japonica (L.) DC.

Ecology

Year naturalised

1991

Origin

China

Reason for introduction

Unknown

Tolerances

Does well in moist, well-drained soil in dappled shade.

Life cycle and dispersal

Perennial. Can spread by basal suckers and layering.

Other information

Etymology

kerria: Named after William Kerr (died 1814), a plant collector of Kew who introduced Kerria japonica.

japonica: Of Japan

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