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Plants We Love: Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica)
December 07, 2009
Plant name: Japanese pieris or lily of the valley shrub

Botanical name: Pieris japonica

Height: 10-12 feet (3-3.6 m)

Spacing: 10-12 feet (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4b to 8b

Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade

Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color: White/Near White

Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage: Evergreen, Bronze-Green Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other Details: Flowers are fragrant. Plant is deer-resistant.

Soil pH Requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Propagation Methods: From semi-hardwood cuttings

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