Kerria japonica, also known as Japan rose or Japanese kerria, is a small ornamental shrub in the Rosaceae family native to Korea, Japan, and China. Japan rose is an underutilized, early flowering shrub that thrives in fully or partially shaded landscapes.
The flowers are a brilliant goldenyellow with 5 petals, similar to the old-fashioned rose. It has a flowering period that starts in late March and ends in mid-April, with flowering lasting a few weeks.
