Evergreen Shrub – Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris

Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris 

Botanical name: pieris japonica ‘mountain fire’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 6-10 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8

Growth rate: grows up to 6 inches per year 

Foliage color: green, red 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: spring 

Pruning instructions: prune immediately after flowering to encourage new growth 

Propagation methods: propagate with new growth cuttings during the summer months 

Landscape use: foundation planting, borders, hedges, focal point, container shrub 

Special features: drooping bloom clusters, deer resistant, cold hardy 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants once a year in the late winter/early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: azaleas, camellias, ferns, japanese maples 

Toxicity level: highly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no