Japanese Pieris

Pieris japonica is a versatile, evergreen shrub admired for its year-round ornamental appeal. Native to East Asia, this plant features cascading clusters of bell-shaped flowers, typically white but sometimes pink or red in certain varieties. The foliage is equally captivating, with new growth often emerging in vibrant shades of red, bronze, or orange before maturing to glossy green. Many cultivars offer unique characteristics like dramatic foliage colors or variegation, making them popular in gardens and landscapes.

Pieris japonica thrives in acidic, well-draining soils and prefers partial shade, making it an excellent companion plant for azaleas and rhododendrons in woodland gardens or mixed borders. Its slow growth and elegant structure further enhance its suitability for containers, foundation plantings, or as a focal point in shaded areas.

  • Pieris japonica

    Japanese Pieris

    Height: 6 to 12 feet
    Width: 6 to 12 feet
    Foliage Color: Green with red tint on new growth
    Flower Color: White bell-shaped flowers
    Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Cavatine'

    Cavatine Pieris

    Height: 2 to 3 feet
    Width: 2 to 3 feet
    Foliage Color: Dark green
    Flower Color: White bell-shaped flowers
    Bloom Time: Early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff'

    Dorothy Wyckoff Pieris

    Height: 5 feet
    Width: 4 feet
    Foliage Color: Dark green, emerging red in spring
    Flower Color: Pink with creamy white overtones
    Bloom Time: Early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

    Flaming Silver Pieris

    Height: 3 to 5 feet
    Width: 3 to 5 feet
    Foliage Color: Variegated with red, pink, and green hues
    Flower Color: White bell-shaped flowers
    Bloom Time: Early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Katsura'

    Katura Pieris

    Height: 4 to 6 feet
    Width: 4 to 6 feet
    Foliage Color: Dark green, with new growth in bronze and red shades
    Flower Color: Bright pink
    Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'

    Little Heath Pieris

    Height: 2-3 feet
    Width: 2-3 feet
    Foliage Color: Variegated with shades of cream, pink, and green
    Flower Color: White or pale pink
    Bloom Time: Early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

    Mountain Fire Pieris

    Height: 4 to 8 feet
    Width: 3 to 6 feet
    Foliage color: New growth emerges with fiery red, matures to a deep green, and darkens in winter
    Flower color: White
    Bloom time: Spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Shy'

    Impish Elf Pieris

    Height: 3 to 5 feet
    Width: 3 to 5 feet
    Foliage color: Dark green with red new growth
    Flower color: Bright pink, bell-shaped flowers
    Bloom time: Late winter to early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Valley Fire'

    Valley Fire Pieris

    Height: to 8 feet
    Width: 4 to 6 feet
    Foliage color: Red new growth, turning green as it matures
    Flower color: White bell-shaped flowers
    Bloom time: Early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'

    Valley Valentine Pieris

    Height: 5 to 7 feet
    Width: 5 to 7 feet
    Foliage color: Evergreen with bronze-red new growth
    Flower color: Deep red, turning pink as they mature
    Bloom time: Late winter to early spring

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  • Pieris japonica 'Variegata'

    Variegated Japanese Pieris

    Height: 4 to 6 feet
    Width: 4 feet
    Foliage Color: Dark green with creamy-white margins
    Flower Color: White or creamy
    Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

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