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Pieris japonica 'Compacta'

Also Known As

  • Compacta Dwarf Andromeda

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Pieris japonica 'Compacta' plant details

Pieris japonica 'Compacta' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica 'Compacta'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica 'Compacta'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This dense compact form has smaller leaves and grows to only 5' tall and wide. Flowers are white and lightly fragrant.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Drooping flower clusters of white in mid spring. Deep green foliage. Full sun to partial shade.

Gardening facts about Pieris japonica 'Compacta' plant

How to Grow Pieris japonica 'Compacta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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