Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Mountain Snow Pieris

• Mountain snow pieris 

Botanical name: pieris japonica ‘planow’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 4 ft in height and 3 ft in width 

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 4-8

Flower color: white/orange

Foliage color: green/yellow/bronze

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring before the plant begins to flower 

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: accent in a mass planting garden bed 

Light needs: no more than 3 hours of sun per day 

Special features: dwarf variety, resistant to most garden pests

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : apply 10-10-10 in the late winter before the plant begins to bloom and again in the spring when the plant has finished flowering 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: magnolias, hollies, azaleas, camellias 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no