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| Identification |
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Genus
Pieris
Species
japonica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese pieris
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S11936
Data source
HtZn p155;Frgnt p126
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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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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