Pieris j Mt Fire #2
Pieris j Mt Fire #2
Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris
Beautiful flowers & foliage
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Bushy, rounded evergreen shrub. Blooms in spring with small, urn shaped, white flowers. Foliage emerges fire engine red and matures to forest green. Slow growing. Provide protection from afternoon sun and winds.
Botanical Name- Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Pronunciation- pee-AIR-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, enriched with peat moss
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Rhododendron 'PJM' (acidic soil synergy, spring color)
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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