Pieris Japonica is a versatile evergreen that thrives in heavy shade. Grown in various sizes, it's perfect for borders and privacy in growing zones 5-8.
Pieris japonica, also known as Japanese andromeda or Japanese pieris, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that is native to eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens worldwide.
Pieris japonica grows 6-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves that emerge bronze in spring. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and they bloom in early spring.
Pieris japonica prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a relatively easy plant to care for, but it is important to note that it is poisonous to both humans and animals.
Here are some tips for caring for Pieris japonica:
- Plant it in a location that receives partial shade.
- Water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize it once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune it in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Protect it from winter winds and cold.
With proper care, Pieris japonica can be a beautiful and long-lived addition to your garden.
Here are some of the benefits of growing Pieris japonica:
- It is a beautiful evergreen shrub that adds color and interest to the garden in early spring.
- It is relatively easy to care for.
- It is deer resistant.
- It can be used as a specimen plant or in a shrub border.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
