Pieris japonica 'Katsura' PP15452

Pieris japonica 'Katsura' PP15452This evergreen shrub boasts a compact, upright habit with cascading tiers of foliage, providing year round interest. Hardy in zones 5 8, it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers cool, moist, well drained, acidic soil. New foliage emerges with a striking reddish purple tone, transitioning to glossy, dark green as it matures. In early spring, it produces clusters of pendulous, bell shaped flowers in delicate shades of pale pink to white, adding

fragrant flowers

with contrasting golden stamens

deciduous shrub features a bushy

pyramidal form

avoid waterlogged soil

adding a burst of color when most other plants remain dormant

Deer resistant and low maintenance

Burgundy-purple foliage in summer

For optimal growth and fruit production

exuding a strong

powdery-blue needle coloration

thread-like leaves that create a delicate and soft appearance