<i>Pieris japonica</i> ‘Katsura’ | Katsura Japanese Pieris
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a stunning evergreen shrub with a compact, mounded growth habit, featuring glossy, lance-shaped leaves that emerge in shades of bronze and red, maturing to dark green for year-round interest. In late winter to early spring, 'Katsura' produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers with a hint of pink, adding a delightful fragrance to the garden and attracting pollinators. Thriving in acidic, well-draining soil and preferring partial shade to full sun, this low-maintenance shrub benefits from regular pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth. With its ornamental foliage, fragrant flowers, and versatility in various landscape settings, Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a stunning evergreen shrub with a compact, mounded growth habit, featuring glossy, lance-shaped leaves that emerge in shades of bronze and red, maturing to dark green for year-round interest. In late winter to early spring, 'Katsura' produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers with a hint of pink, adding a delightful fragrance to the garden and attracting pollinators. Thriving in acidic, well-draining soil and preferring partial shade to full sun, this low-maintenance shrub benefits from regular pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth. With its ornamental foliage, fragrant flowers, and versatility in various landscape settings, Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a stunning evergreen shrub with a compact, mounded growth habit, featuring glossy, lance-shaped leaves that emerge in shades of bronze and red, maturing to dark green for year-round interest. In late winter to early spring, 'Katsura' produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers with a hint of pink, adding a delightful fragrance to the garden and attracting pollinators. Thriving in acidic, well-draining soil and preferring partial shade to full sun, this low-maintenance shrub benefits from regular pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth. With its ornamental foliage, fragrant flowers, and versatility in various landscape settings, Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes.
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Family: Ericaceae
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green, with new growth in bronze and red shades
Flower Color: White, with a hint of pink
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water Requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Regular pruning after flowering to maintain shape
Growing Zone: 5 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: The fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators to the garden
