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Lily Of The Valley Bush

Pieris Japonica

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Overview

Pieris japonica, commonly called Lily of the Valley Bush, is an evergreen shrub reaching 9-12 feet in height with a 6-8 feet spread. Showy cascades of white bell-shaped flowers mimic Lily of the Valley in early spring. Glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge a fiery red, becoming dark green. Thrives in partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Ideal for woodland gardens, it offers year-round interest and attracts pollinators. Zones 5-8.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — and bushy habit.<br><br>Its foliage is one of its most striking features; slightly acidic soil to flourish and

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — With minimal pruning required
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — Lily of the Valley Bush produces pendulous clusters of bell-shaped flowers
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — This east Asian native typically reaches a mature height of 9 to 12 feet; ideal for woodland gardens, it offers
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it offers year-round interest and attracts pollinators; lanceolate leaves measuring up
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — with a similar spread of 6 to 8 feet
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — Thrives in partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil, image 32
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — slightly acidic soil to flourish and consistent moisture; is an evergreen shrub reaching 9-12 feet in height with a
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — commonly called Lily of the Valley Bush
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — Glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge a fiery red, becoming dark green
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — offering a dynamic color display through the seasons.<br><br>In late winter to early spring; making mulching
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — Thrives in partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — making mulching beneficial for retaining soil moisture and temperature
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — These white to pale pink blooms dangle elegantly from the branches and extend up to 6 inches long
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — Lily of the Valley Bush produces pendulous clusters of bell-shaped flowers; commonly called Lily of the Valley Bush
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — is an ornamental evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscape design; broadleaf evergreen /
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — Glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge a fiery red, becoming dark green; white flowers in the garden
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — offering a dynamic color display through the seasons.<br><br>In late winter to early spring
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — with a similar spread of 6 to 8 feet; the young leaves unfurl a striking bronze-red color
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — mainly for shape or to remove any dead or damaged wood
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — lanceolate leaves measuring up to 3 inches long; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for shade
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — These white to pale pink blooms dangle elegantly from the branches and extend up to 6 inches long; offering a
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — gradually maturing to a deep green
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — reminiscent of the namesake Lily of the Valley; is an ornamental evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest to
Pieris Japonica
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