Japanese Pieris
Pieris japonica
- Native to:
- China, Japan, Taiwan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Pieris
- Species:
- Pieris japonica
- USDA Symbol:
- PIJA3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 360 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Black-tailed bumble bee (Bombus melanopygus), Common eastern (Bombus impatiens), Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers organic matter-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow on acidic medium.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI