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| Identification |
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Genus
Kerria
Species
japonica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese rose
Japanese kerria
Jew's mallow
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S11617
Data source
HtZn p131;Frgnt p342;Xeri p303
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Kerria japonica has mild perfume scented flowers. Jew's mallow (also known as Japanese rose and Japanese kerria) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is loamy. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
pleasingly fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Kerria japonica is a native plant in the natural environment.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Kerria japonica is a woody perennial. Jew's mallow (locally known in some parts as Japanese rose and Japanese kerria) is deciduous in nature. Flowers: This plant has fountain like sprays of flowers on arched stems. The flowers are most often a yellow color.
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