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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) May 06, 2008

Just would love some feedback on this shrub. Easy? Diificult? How big? Is the yellow like forsythia?

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) May 06, 2008

Easy to grow; grows to 1-3m tall, prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Can look a bit untidy. The flowers are a similar tone of yellow to Forsythia.

The natural type with single flowers* is much more attractive than the double-flowered cultivar 'Pleniflora' that is far more commonly sold**, but may be difficult to find.

* Pic: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Kerria_japonica01.jpg
** Pic: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Kerria_japonica_A.jpg

Resin

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Tuinkabouter 's-Gravenhage, Netherlands(Zone 8b) May 06, 2008

Be careful, though, it can be invasive sometimes!

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Goldenberry Northeast, IL(Zone 5b) May 07, 2008

I have one that I divided and moved last year. The stems are a nice bright green and the leaves are attractive IMO. I have the double-flowered variety, and agree that the single flower version looks more appealing. It's an open, kind of leggy, tall (4 ft or so) plant. I have read that the double flowered variety prefers part shade, and have noticed that the flowers do tend to look burned/faded in sun, which is why I moved it. Too early to tell whether it/they will thrive in their new home. At least they're still alive! Have not found it to be invasive in my yard.

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