Evergreen shrub – Historyland Supreme Pieris

Historyland Supreme Pieris

Botanical name: pieris japonica ‘historyland supreme’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 6 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: 5-8

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows less than a ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the spring and summer to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: hedge, specimen shrub

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Special features: fragrant blooms, long blooming periods, attracts wildlife

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub plant food slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: japanese maples, azaleas

Toxicity level:  toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no