59 Pieris Avalanche

It is native to eastern china taiwan and japan where it grows in mountain thickets.

Pieris avalanche. Morella pensylvanica bobbee. Evergreen shrubs non native ornamental shrubs shrubs. Pieris japonica goes by many names including japanese andromeda lily of the valley shrub and japanese pieris. Tolerates shade deer resistant with dependable showy spring bloom. The lily of the valley shrub or andromeda plant pieris japonica is a compact symetrical evergreen shrub that grow from 6 12 feet tall and wide. Pieris japonica avalanche japanese andromeda 5 gallon non native quantity. It is an upright to spreading ornamental shrub noted for its emerging bronzed foliage showy floral buds that mature in late summer and are attractive in fall and winter and showy white or pink.

It does poorly in drying winds and. Fertilize japanese pieris with 10 10 10 granulated fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet. Pieris japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that typically matures to 9 12 tall with a dense upright habit. The foliage changes color throughout the seasons and in late summer or fall long dangling clusters of colorful flower buds appear. The leathery green leaves remain unobscured through the year. Serrulate oblanceolate to obovate oblong leaves to 3 5 long emerge orange bronze but mature to glossy dark green. Avalanche seems to bloom forever holding its flowers as the cool of april warms into mid may still looking like a cascade of white.

Pieris have leathery 3 4 inch foliage that emerges after blooming as a coppery pink before turning to a deep green. Pieris japonica avalanche japanese andromeda 5 gallon non native 89 00. Cottonseed meal is an organic alternative that works well for acid loving plants. Pieris japonica is an evergreen shrub to small tree that grows 9 13 in the heath family ericaceae. Whatever you call it you ll never be bored with this plant. Dramatic japanese pieris is a high maintenance plant requiring morning sun afternoon shade and well draining soil that is organically rich and slightly acidic. Rhododendron periclymenoides pinxterbloom 2 gallon 39 00 add to cart.

It features drooping clusters racemes to 6 long of lily of the valley like white flowers in early spring. Once its bloom does go by its new growth stays tidy and dense making this a plant that can be used singly in a small space or one that can be used in groups without overwhelming a spot. Great landscape form is perfect for foundation use or as a group for borders. Avalanche is a superior selection that covers itself with long strings of white blooms in midspring. How to grow and care for an andromeda plant.