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Flame Of The Forest Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame'

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Overview

The Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' is a vibrant evergreen shrub, boasting striking red new growth that matures to pink, cream, and finally glossy green. This ornamental variety thrives in partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Maturing to 6-8 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide, it's ideal for adding multi-season interest to shade gardens. Spring bell-shaped white blossoms add allure, attracting pollinators. Hardy in zones 5-8, it requires minimal pruning.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–8Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — The Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' is a vibrant evergreen shrub
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — gradually transitioning through shades of pinkFlame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — Maturing to 6-8 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide, it's ideal for adding multi-season interest to shadeFlame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — boasting striking red new growth that matures to pinkFlame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — Spring bell-shaped white blossoms add allure, attracting pollinatorsFlame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — commonly referred to as Flame of the Forest or Japanese AndromedaFlame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — The new growth emerges with a fiery red+3

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — The Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' is a vibrant evergreen shrub
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — gradually transitioning through shades of pink
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — Maturing to 6-8 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide, it's ideal for adding multi-season interest to shade
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — boasting striking red new growth that matures to pink
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — Spring bell-shaped white blossoms add allure, attracting pollinators
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — commonly referred to as Flame of the Forest or Japanese Andromeda
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — The new growth emerges with a fiery red
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — Standing at a mature height of 6 to 8 feet and spreading to a width of 4 to 6 feet
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — Hardy in zones 5-8, it requires minimal pruning
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — This ornamental variety thrives in partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil
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