21+ Japanese Kerria Pruning

Prune to maintain the shrub s natural growth pattern.

Japanese kerria pruning. Noted for its green winter stems and yellow spring flowers kerria japonica pleniflora japanese kerria is a vigorous suckering deciduous shrub of great beauty. Borne on slender arching stems the blossoms resemble small roses. Prune dead branches and twigs any time during the year. Grow kerria japonica pleniflora in moist but well drained soil in sun to partial shade. In spring it gets covered with bright yellow pom pom like flowers 2 in. Removing suckers regularly can keep the plant in check and prevent unwanted growth. Prune inner branches that appear too thick and take away from the open and airy look of the shrub.

Remove suckers that appear around the base of the japanese kerria. Kerria normally grows into a mounded shape. Pruning is important too or it will soon look scruffy. The main branches on the double flowering type arch gracefully to a height of 8 10 feet the width can be restricted to similar dimensions through general pruning and specifically the removal of suckers. Smaller branches radiate off the main ones in all directions. A pleasing combination of tough and graceful qualities makes japanese kerria a welcome plant in a mixed border or informal hedge. Propagate kerria by dipping 6 inch cuttings into rooting compound and inserting them into moist sand or sterile potting.

Notably cold hardy japanese kerria grows best in part shade or full shade and moist well drained soil. It must be done right after flowering certainly by mid june for best effect. Prune it in the spring after flowering. Seriously overgrown shrubs can be rejuvenated by cutting the plant to the ground which improves blooming and creates a fuller healthier plant. Japanese rose s bark and branches are also of interest. Pruning guide for kerria japonica it is important to prune kerrias just after flowering in late spring. The flowered shoots are simply cut back allowing the new growth to ripen for next year s flower crop.

Its nearly leafless stems are decorated with roselike flowers in midspring. The foliage of prominently veined narrow light green leaves unfolds in. How to grow kerria pleniflora. Remove the old shoots that die back after flowering or cut out all the flowered branches as they fade leaving room for the elegant new. Prune kerria japanese rose after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance and promote blooms the following season. Inner twigs go in all directions and remain an attractive colour all year making kerria japonica a plant with winter interest.