Live Japanese Pieris ‘Mountain Fire’ Plant – 15–20 Inch | Pieris japonica Evergreen Shrub | Red New Growth | White Flowers

Add year-round structure and striking seasonal color to your landscape with Japanese Pieris ‘Mountain Fire’ (Pieris japonica). This attractive evergreen shrub is known for its vibrant red new growth, which gradually matures to deep green, along with cascading clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring. Its naturally mounded form makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, shrub borders, and containers. This young plant is approximately 15–20 inches tall and is shipped without its nursery container, with the roots carefully wrapped for transit.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Japanese Pieris ‘Mountain Fire’ plant
✔️ Approximately 15–20 inches tall
✔️ Young established evergreen shrub
✔️ Vibrant red new foliage that matures green
✔️ White cascading spring flower clusters
✔️ Carefully wrapped for shipping without a container

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Japanese Pieris, Mountain Fire
Botanical Name: Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to shade; protect from intense afternoon sun
Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet, depending on conditions
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant Japanese Pieris in partial shade with acidic, well-draining soil. Keep the soil consistently moist while the plant establishes and add organic mulch to help retain moisture. Avoid alkaline soil, which can cause nutrient deficiencies and poor foliage color.