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Pieris formosa forrestii

Chinese Pieris

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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.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.