Japanese Pieris
Pieris japonica
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Japanese Pieris is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its drooping clusters of white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring and attractive new foliage that ranges from red to bronze depending on cultivar. A refined ornamental with year-round interest, it thrives in woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Mountain Fire is valued for brilliant red new growth; Valley Rose and Forest Flame are widely grown cultivars featuring pink-tinged flowers and vibrant red emerging foliage that matures to bronze.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Japanese Pieris is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its drooping clusters of white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring and attractive new foliage that ranges from red to bronze depending on cultivar. A refined ornamental with year-round interest, it thrives in woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese Pieris grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Mountain Fire is valued for brilliant red new growth; Valley Rose and Forest Flame are widely grown cultivars featuring pink-tinged flowers and vibrant red emerging foliage that matures to bronze.