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Buy Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

Also Known As

Pieris japonica x floribunda 'Mountain Fire'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-9b

9-12 inch | $21

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Pieris 'Mountain Fire' plant details

Pieris 'Mountain Fire' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest and most tolerant of sun, this also has the brightest red new growth?like a mountain afire!?and white flowers. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This evergreen shrub has brilliant red new growth that matures to a deep green. Produces prolific drooping white flower clusters.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Evergreen shrub with fiery red new foliage growth in the spring. Leaves mature to dark green. White urn-shaped, pendulous flower clusters appear in early spring. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Though in production for many years it is still often requested. Few pieris can beat the intense fiery-red new growth following the numerous white flowering panicles. A winner by all accounts. Larger shrub reaching 6-8 feet over time. Grow in shade to full sun in evenly moist, well drained acidic soils. USDA Zone: 5-8

By: Bloom River Gardens

Probably the most widely grown of all the pieris cultivars. The reason is the flaming red new growth, which is abundant in spring, with a less dramatic but no less welcome flush in late summer. White flowers in early spring. AGM winner.