Pieris 'Spring Snow'

Also Known As

Pieris japonica 'Spring Snow'
Spring Snow Andromeda
Spring Snow Japanese Andromeda

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Pieris 'Spring Snow' plant details

Pieris 'Spring Snow' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris 'Spring Snow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris 'Spring Snow'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink buds on upright panicles open pure white, are fragrant, and will last a month or more. New foliage is a rich bronze maturing to a glossy dark green. A cross of P. floribunda x P. japonica made by Del Brown of Marysville, Washington and introduced by Briggs Nursery. Bushy shrub reaching 3 feet high x 4 feet wide. Grow in shade to full sun in evenly moist, well drained acidic soils. USDA Zone: 5-8

By: Bloom River Gardens

This plant is a hybrid of P. floribunda x P. japonica, giving it fragrant pure white upright flowers over a 4 week period and excellent foliage. New foliage is a rich bronze maturing to a deep green.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This hybrid was selected by Del Brown of Marysville, Washington, and introduced by Briggs Nursery. It has the upright flower panicles of P. floribunda and the dark green foliage of P. japonica. Pink buds open to pure white flowers in early spring. Compact habit.