Japanese andromeda (Pieris)
Pieris japonica
Elegant evergreen with cascading spring blooms and colorful new growth.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 6-8 Ft.
- Height
- 9-12 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Create design onlineAbout Japanese andromeda (Pieris)
Pieris japonica is a versatile broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its upright, rounded habit and multi-season appeal. In early spring, it produces cascading clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped flowers that resemble lily-of-the-valley. The leathery foliage emerges in striking shades of bronze or red before maturing to a lustrous dark green. Ideal for woodland gardens or foundation plantings, it thrives in moist, acidic, well-drained soil and prefers sheltered locations.