Harvesting of Pieris japonica fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Japanese pieris
Pieris japonica
Also Known As - Japanese pierisJapanese pieris, also known as andromeda (Pieris japonica), is an evergreen shrub with dark, glossy leaves and clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in the spring. It can be grown in partial shade to full sun, and prefers a moist but well-drained soil with an acidic pH. It can reach heights of up to 8 feet and widths of 6-7 feet in maturity. This plant is a popular choice for borders, containers, or mass plantings, and offers colorful interest from spring to early summer with clusters of white flowers, and year-round greenery. Japanese pieris is an attractive and easy to care for shrub.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Greenwood Cuttings,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple,pink
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese pieris plants should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. In general, water once or twice a week and provide enough liquid so that it penetrates the entire root system. For established plants, provide 1 to 2 inches of water every week during the growing season (Spring and Summer). During dry spells, it's best to water more frequently but with less water each time. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a month.
sunlight
Pieris japonica requires at least 4-5 hours of direct sunlight each day for healthy growth and flowering. It is highly tolerant of full sun and partial shade. Morning sun is ideal, but afternoon sun will work too when high temperatures do not exceed 85°F (29°C). In hotter climates, direct afternoon sun should be avoided to avoid scorching and wilting.
pruning
Japanese pieris should be pruned in spring, shortly after flowering finishes. Prune lightly, removing no more than a third of the plant material each year. Remove any weak, damaged, or dead branches, as well as any shoots that may be crossing. Thinning towards the center of the plant is desirable. Shape the overall form of the plant by removing wayward branches, and undesirable inwardly growing shoots.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Pieris japonica typically starts flowering in late March or early April.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Pieris japonica fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
