Weigela japonica, the Japanese weigela, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to southern China and southern Japan, and it has been introduced to the US state of New York, Bulgaria, and probably other locales. A deciduous shrub or small tree reaching , it is typically found in scrublands and woodlands at elevations from . Its cultivar 'Dart's Colourdream', which reaches , is available from commercial nurseries.
Subtaxa The following varieties are accepted: Weigela japonica var. japonica – southern Japan Weigela japonica var. sinica – southern China
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