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Pieris japonica 'Red Mill'

 
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Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Pieris (pee-AIR-iss) (Info)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Red Mill

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Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By sdagutis
Thumbnail #1 of Pieris japonica by sdagutis

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral sdagutis On Nov 17, 2005, sdagutis from Oakton, VA
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Thick and leathery leaves open bright red, turn mahogany then to lustrous dark green. White flowers bloom in spring. 'Red Mill' is quite insect and disease resistant and much hardier than the species

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois
Oakton, Virginia



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