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Pieris, Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily of the Valley Shrub 'Variegata'

Pierisjaponica

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pieris (pee-AIR-iss)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Textured

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Foliage is red-tinted when new, white margined year 'round- looks best in full sun. Pendulous white flowers in spring.

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Pieris, Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily of the Valley Shrub 'Variegata'

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