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Pieris japonica 'Valley Fire'

Japanese Pieris

Valley Fire Japanese Pieris combines bright red new leaves with large white spring flowers. As the foliage matures, dark green leaves provide an evergreen background for the changing seasonal display.

Plant in sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained acidic soil containing plenty of organic matter. Give it a place in a mixed border where its fresh growth and flower clusters can be seen.

Plant type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub
Height
7'
Width
6'
Hardiness zones
6–8
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Spring
Flower color
White
Leaf color
Dark Green, Red
Fall color
Dark Green
Soil
Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Border, Specimen
Bark
Exfoliating
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No