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Mountain Fire Pieris - #3 Pot - Plant Addicts
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Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 6 - 8 FeetMature Spread 5 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 5 - 8The Mountain Fire Pieris, Mountain Fire Andromeda, or Pieris Japonica Mountain Fire, is a popular evergreen shrub with a showy, upright style. Reaching between 6 and 8 feet tall, with a spread of 5 to six feet, this ornamental stun…
Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 6 - 8 FeetMature Spread 5 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 5 - 8The Mountain Fire Pieris, Mountain Fire Andromeda, or Pieris Japonica Mountain Fire, is a popular evergreen shrub with a showy, upright style. Reaching between 6 and 8 feet tall, with a spread of 5 to six feet, this ornamental stunner has fragrant droop clusters of white flowers that appear in spring, with stunning cherry-red growth that appears above broad, glossy, evergreen foliage. It is very fragrant and creates an incredible spring display.Native to the southeastern United States, The Mountain Fire Pieris is very hardy and critter resistant. The early spring nectar of the flowers is a great source for beneficial pollinators. Fresh growth on the Mountain Fire Pieris is bright red, and mature leaves are a saturated vivid green. Mountain Fire makes excellent cut branches that provide color and structure to arrangements and bouquets.Mountain Fire Pieris CareThe Mountain Fire Pieris should be planted in well-drained, moist soil. Mulch is a great option to protect and shelter this impressive shrub. It tolerates acidic soil and grows well in areas with low humidity. It is partial to sun and dappled shade, and needs weekly watering that increases in frequency during times of extreme heat. You can use Azalea and Camellia food to fertilize your Mountain Fire Pieris.This shrub should be pruned in the late spring, just after flowering. Start by cutting branches just above a set of leaves. The Mountain Fire flowers on last years branches. If possible, this plant should be protected from harsh winter winds, and many growers opt to place them under mature trees.Mountain Fire Pieris SpacingThese gorgeous shrubs should be planted 4-5 feet apart from center to center to create a tightly spaced hedge. They are also ideal for foundation plantings, patios, and accents. If you prefer a more casual look, they can also be planted further apart or as an individual specimen. They grow well in large outdoor containers and, when they reach maturity, can provide a privacy screen.Mountain Fire Pieris InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8Plant Type: BushesLight Exposure: Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 6 - 8 FeetMature Spread: 5 - 6 FeetSpacing: 5 - 6 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): WhiteFlower Description: White PierisBloom Period: Late March To Mid-AprilFoliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): Green, RedFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: Spring FloweringWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: DroughtAttracts: BeesContainer Role: Uses: Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage InterestBrand: Common Name: Mountain Fire PierisOther Name(s): Scientific Name: PIERIS JAPONICA `MOUNTAIN FIRE` | Bushes > Evergreen Shrubs > Flowering Evergreens Plant Addicts 1000472-pc
Description
Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 6 - 8 FeetMature Spread 5 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 5 - 8The Mountain Fire Pieris, Mountain Fire Andromeda, or Pieris Japonica Mountain Fire, is a popular evergreen shrub with a showy, upright style. Reaching between 6 and 8 feet tall, with a spread of 5 to six feet, this ornamental stunner has fragrant droop clusters of white flowers that appear in spring, with stunning cherry-red growth that appears above broad, glossy, evergreen foliage. It is very fragrant and creates an incredible spring display.Native to the southeastern United States, The Mountain Fire Pieris is very hardy and critter resistant. The early spring nectar of the flowers is a great source for beneficial pollinators. Fresh growth on the Mountain Fire Pieris is bright red, and mature leaves are a saturated vivid green. Mountain Fire makes excellent cut branches that provide color and structure to arrangements and bouquets.Mountain Fire Pieris CareThe Mountain Fire Pieris should be planted in well-drained, moist soil. Mulch is a great option to protect and shelter this impressive shrub. It tolerates acidic soil and grows well in areas with low humidity. It is partial to sun and dappled shade, and needs weekly watering that increases in frequency during times of extreme heat. You can use Azalea and Camellia food to fertilize your Mountain Fire Pieris.This shrub should be pruned in the late spring, just after flowering. Start by cutting branches just above a set of leaves. The Mountain Fire flowers on last years branches. If possible, this plant should be protected from harsh winter winds, and many growers opt to place them under mature trees.Mountain Fire Pieris SpacingThese gorgeous shrubs should be planted 4-5 feet apart from center to center to create a tightly spaced hedge. They are also ideal for foundation plantings, patios, and accents. If you prefer a more casual look, they can also be planted further apart or as an individual specimen. They grow well in large outdoor containers and, when they reach maturity, can provide a privacy screen.Mountain Fire Pieris InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8Plant Type: BushesLight Exposure: Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 6 - 8 FeetMature Spread: 5 - 6 FeetSpacing: 5 - 6 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): WhiteFlower Description: White PierisBloom Period: Late March To Mid-AprilFoliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): Green, RedFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: Spring FloweringWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: DroughtAttracts: BeesContainer Role: Uses: Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage InterestBrand: Common Name: Mountain Fire PierisOther Name(s): Scientific Name: PIERIS JAPONICA `MOUNTAIN FIRE` | Bushes > Evergreen Shrubs > Flowering Evergreens Plant Addicts 1000472-pc
Specifications
| Height | 6 - 8 Feet |
| Water Requirements | Average |
| Type of Bonsai Tree | Mountain Fire Pieris |
| Type | Bushes |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Flower Color(s) | White |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring Flowering |
| Tolerates | Drought |
| Mature Spread | 5 - 6 Feet |
| Foliage Color(s) | Green, Red |
| Scientific Name | Pieris Japonica `Mountain Fire` |
| Habit | Upright |
| Bloom Period | Late March To Mid-april |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Light Exposure | Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Uses | Wildlife Gardens |
| Spacing | 5 - 6 Feet |
| Flower Description | White Pieris |
| Resists | Deer |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Features | Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |