Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica) is an upright evergreen shrub native to Asia. It is cultivated as an ornamental shrub, beloved for its emerging bronze foliage and droopy clusters of showy spring flowers. There are quite a few Pieris japonica varieties to choose among, so it’s best to get an overview before you head out to the plant store. Read on for more information. Varieties of Pieris Japonica If you are seeking a shrub with year-round interest, you can’t do better than to select a variety of Pieris japonica, also called Lily-of-the-Valley bush or Japanese Andromeda, The shrubs typically grow to 9-12 feet (3-4 m.) tall and produce bead-like buds in late summer that dazzle against the tree’s dark foliage all winter. They open in early spring, covering the bush with fragrant, cascading chains of white, pink, or red flowers. The many different varieties of Pieris allow every gardener to find […]
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