
| Botanical Name: | Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' |
| Category: | Evergreen Shrubs |
| Height: | 4-6'+ |
| Spread: | 3-4' + |
| Exposure: | Part Shade |
| Care: | None, may be trimmed after flowering if desired |
| Deer Resistant: | Y |
| Description: | This variety has beautiful bright red new foliage. Pieris are attractive, broadleaf evergreen shrubs with a profusion of very fragrant nodding white flowers in spring. In the summer they produce buds for the following spring, which are attractive all season long. Culture is similar to 'Azaleas'– Well drained acid soils with adequate but not excessive moisture, partial shade and protection from harsh winter winds. |