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Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara'

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Overview

The Pieris japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara' is an evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant, bronzy-red new foliage, maturing to deep green. This Japanese Pieris variant features cascading clusters of white bell-shaped flowers in early spring. It reaches about 8-10 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width. Prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 5-8, it's an excellent choice for adding year-round color and texture.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara') — This Japanese Pieris variant features cascading clusters of white bell-shaped flowers in
Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara') — Prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soilScarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara') — It reaches about 8-10 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara') — This Japanese Pieris variant features cascading clusters of white bell-shaped flowers in
Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara') — Prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil
Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara') — It reaches about 8-10 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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