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

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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Synonym
Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Washington, Louisiana

Arnold, Maryland

Englewood, New Jersey

Greensboro, North Carolina

Everett, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardening_Jim
Vancouver, WA | April 2009 | positive

A nice small shrub that is covered with flowers in early spring.

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