Pieris j Katsura #3
Pieris j Katsura #3
Katsura Japanese Pieris
Compact form, dramatic foliage color, year-round interest
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Beautiful, wine-red new foliage flushing continuously throughout the season turning dark green with age. Rose-pink bell-shaped flowers appear in early spring. Compact mounding habit. Prune after blooming. Deer resistant. Moderately fast growth rate.
Botanical Name- Pieris japonica 'Katsura'
Pronunciation- pee-AIR-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 5 ft
Sun Exposure- Part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, enriched with peat moss
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Pink
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Obsidian' (dark foliage plays off bright Pieris blooms)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, some butterflies (note toxicity to mammals)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C13
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering; keep soil acidic and moist, fertilize lightly in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove old stems.
Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay with peat or pine bark to maintain acidity and drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Lace bugs, root rot
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