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Pieris, Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily of the Valley Shrub 'Cavatine'

Pierisjaponica

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pieris (pee-AIR-iss)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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laurajeany

Belleville, IL | May 2010 | neutral

It's doing okay, but it doesn't seem to be growing at all. I've had it for two years now and it's about the same size as when I bought it...Read More

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