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    Pieris formosa

    Also Known As

    • Pieris formosa var. forrestii
    • Himalayan Pieris

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Pieris formosa plant details

    Pieris formosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris formosa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris formosa

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Arching branches with red new growth.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pieris formosa plant

    How to Grow Pieris formosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

    aka Pieris 'Flaming Silver', Flaming Silver Andromeda, Flaming Silver Japanese Pieris, Flaming Silver Lily of the Valley Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'

    aka Little Heath Japanese Pieris, Little Heath Lily Of The Valley

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' foliage by Lael's Moon Garden
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    Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

    aka Pieris japonica x floribunda 'Mountain Fire'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pieris 'Mountain Fire' flower, foliage by Paul Smith
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    Pieris japonica

    aka Pieris japonica 'Andromeda', Japanese Andromeda

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 9'-12'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pieris japonica flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Pieris japonica 'Shojo'

    aka Japanese Andromeda

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pieris japonica 'Shojo' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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