Evergreen Shrub – Tiki Pieris

Tiki Pieris 

Botanical name: pieris japonica ‘tiki’

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 3-4 ft in height and in spread

Hardy zone: zones 6-8

Foliage color: green

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: late winter/early spring 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new Growth cuttings during the summer months 

Landscape use: foundation planting, mass planting, specimen shrub, shade garden, container plant 

Special features: deer resistant, compact form 

Light needs: 4 hours 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: hydrangea, hostas, camellias, azaleas 

Toxicity level: highly toxic to humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no