Pieris formosa forrestii
Chinese Pieris
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.