<i>Pieris japonica</i> | Japanese Pieris
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica, an evergreen shrub native to Eastern Asia, is prized for its graceful form and ornamental features. Its glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge bronze and mature to a deep green, providing a lush backdrop year-round. From late winter to early spring, cascading clusters of fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Japanese Pieris thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil and can tolerate partial shade to full sun. Minimal pruning is needed for shaping and removing dead branches, making it ideal for borders, mixed shrubbery, and woodland gardens where its year-round interest and low maintenance requirements shine.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica, an evergreen shrub native to Eastern Asia, is prized for its graceful form and ornamental features. Its glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge bronze and mature to a deep green, providing a lush backdrop year-round. From late winter to early spring, cascading clusters of fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Japanese Pieris thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil and can tolerate partial shade to full sun. Minimal pruning is needed for shaping and removing dead branches, making it ideal for borders, mixed shrubbery, and woodland gardens where its year-round interest and low maintenance requirements shine.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica, an evergreen shrub native to Eastern Asia, is prized for its graceful form and ornamental features. Its glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge bronze and mature to a deep green, providing a lush backdrop year-round. From late winter to early spring, cascading clusters of fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Japanese Pieris thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil and can tolerate partial shade to full sun. Minimal pruning is needed for shaping and removing dead branches, making it ideal for borders, mixed shrubbery, and woodland gardens where its year-round interest and low maintenance requirements shine.
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Family: Ericaceae
Height: 6 to 12 feet
Width: 6 to 12 feet
Foliage Color: Glossy dark green, often with red tint on new growth
Flower Color: White bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water Requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Minimal pruning required
Growing Zone: 5 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: The fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies
