27+ Pieris Japonica In Winter

Pieris japonica flaming silver in pot slow growing shrub.

Pieris japonica in winter. Overwintering pieris plants planting in a sheltered location. Pieris is related to rhododendrons and as such requires similar conditions. Pieris japonica is an evergreen shrub to small tree that grows 9 13 in the heath family ericaceae. Pieris forest flame pieris grows slowly but can eventually reach a height of more than 10 feet so make sure to plan for its eventual size. Locating pieris plants in a spot that is sheltered from wind and sunshine is ideal. It is native to eastern china taiwan and japan where it grows in mountain thickets. Acidic soil moist but well drained soil and protection from the worst of winter winds especially in the colder parts of its range.

A 2 3 5 7cm layer of mulch is very beneficial. Growth emerges bright red and turns a pinkish color with silver edges. Pieris japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that typically matures to 9 12 tall with a dense upright habit. Pink gives way to green in summer maintaining silvery edges through summer and winter. It features drooping clusters racemes to 6 long of lily of the valley like white flowers in early spring. There are also hybrid varies that are compact in growth and shorter than the original pieris japonica. Watering in three seasons.

The 6 year old bush in my zone 5 garden is only 4 high and 3 wide.