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Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame'

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height 1.2 - 2.1 m (4 - 7 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.1 m (4 - 7 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' (Japanese pieris) produces showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early spring to mid-spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium red and dark green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' (Japanese pieris) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics In the winter, Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' provides winter interest.