Pieris japonica 'Planow'
More heat tolerant than pieris japonica. New bronze-colored foliage matures to dark green. Pendulous flower buds appear in summer and persist into winter before opening in early Spring.
* Deer Resistant *
Photos courtesy of J. Robbins, Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf evergreen |
| Height |
3' - 4' |
| Spread |
2' - 3' |
| Shape |
Mounding |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green w/tinges of Amber-bronze
|
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green w/tinges of Amber-bronze
|
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Creamy White
|
| Specimen Quality |
Yes |
|
|
| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Moist: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
|
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4a-8b |
