Pieris jap. Compacta
Compact Japanese Andromeda
- Blooms late March to mid-April
- Flowers are white and resemble lily of the valley
- Deep green, shiny foliage
- Dense, compact form
- Deer resistant
- Category: Shrub, Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 5-6 ft
- Spread: 5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, White Shades
A sure sign of spring, this plant blooms profusely from late March to mid-April with panicles of white, lily of the valley-like flowers. Deep, green, shiny foliage and a dense, compact form add to this plants' landscape value. Deer-resistant.
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pieris jap. Compacta
Likes well-drained, moist soil and mulch. Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves. Protect from winter winds.