Pieris japonica
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Pieris japonica

Japanese pieris

  family ericaceae 
  genus pieris 

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Identification
Genus  Pieris Species  japonica Variety  Cultivar  Common names  Japanese pieris Family  ERICACEAE Specimen number  S11936 Data source  HtZn p155;Frgnt p126
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  6' - 12' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to light shade Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Soil pH 06-07 USDA hardiness  USDA zones 05a-08b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 09-06 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Pieris japonica has flowers that are mildly sweet. Japanese pieris can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does best in full sun to light shade. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Buds   Flowers Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  The buds of this plant as well as the flowers are toxic.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  fragrant Fragrance parts  Flowers Fragrance intensity  Mild Fragrance category  Faintly sweet Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Pieris japonica is a woody perennial. Leaves: Japanese pieris has leaves that emerge pink, red and yellow turning dark green. Flowers: This plant has urn shaped tiny flowers in long hanging chains. Flowers are borne during the month of April. The flowers are typically of a white color.

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