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Pieris formosa forrestii
Chinese Pieris
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
This dense, broad evergreen shrub reaches 10' tall and 12' wide. It has a polished look, with new growth brilliant scarlet to salmon-pink in color. It is a good shade espalier. Large drooping flower clusters bloom in late spring. It does best in moist acid soils and prefers sun to part shade. It needs to be protected from wind.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).