Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa)
Shrubby cinquefoil, also known as Shrubby five-finger, Widdy
Shrubby cinquefoil, scientifically known as *Dasiphora fruticosa* and formerly referred to as *Potentilla fruticosa*, is a plant species cherished in Japan for bonsai cultivation. Notably, 14 of its cultivars have been honored with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Key Facts About Shrubby cinquefoil
Attributes of Shrubby cinquefoil
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
50 cm to 2 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue Yellow Gold Bronze Brown
Flower Size
2 cm to 3 cm
Flower Color
Yellow White Pink Gold
Scientific Classification of Shrubby cinquefoil
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Rose
Genus
Shrubby cinquefoils
Species
Shrubby cinquefoil