Japanese Andromeda
Pieris 'Brouwer's Beauty'
Ericaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Shadowbrook Nursery, Weston Nurseries
Description
Dense and compact in habit with dark green, shiny leaves; the new foliage is a distinct yellow-green. Flower panicles are horizontal but slightly arched; flower buds are deep purplish-red. Previously thisclone was thought to be resistant to Lace bug but recent controlled tests have shown that it is susceptible when exposed to large numbers of lace bugs.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
winter interest, growth habit