Double Flowering Japanese Kerria

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'

$39⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Double Flowering Japanese Kerria highlights at a glance!

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'
Mature Height

5 - 10 feet
Mature Spread

6 - 10 feet
Moisture

Average
Soil

Loam
Growth Rate

Fast
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Growing Zones

Find Your Growing Zone!

Months of Showy Blooms on a Fast Growing Shrub

Long Bloom Period!
Bright Yellow Flowers!
Fast Growing
4 Seasons of Interest

Double Flowering Japanese Kerria, Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora', has showy, double, golden yellow flowers that bloom in early spring among bright green foliage.

Japanese Kerria is an open, fast growing shrub and has yellow-green stems that add color to the winter landscape. It prefers a loamy, well-drained soil. It can be grown in sun or part shade, but does best in full sun.

Japanese Kerria is a good shrub that has been used since pre-Civil War times. There are few plants that can produce the orange/gold flowers so early in the season.

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' can be used in the landscape as a specimen or in a shrub border. This shrub can fit in just about anywhere. Branches zigzag at internodes and blooms for up to 2 months.

The early spring flowering, unique branching, and the Kelly green bark provide all seasons interest. The green bark is retained throughout the winter. Order one for your garden today!