Pieris japonica 'Katsura' PP15452 Perennial rosette blooms

rosette blooms

strawberry-like red fruit adorns the branches

This fast-growing birch thrives in cool climates and creates an attractive vertical element to plantings

slightly acidic to neutral soils and prefers full sun to partial shade

or as a focal point in landscaped areas

Pieris japonica 'Katsura' PP15452 Perennial rosette bloomsThis 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