Pieris japonica 'Carnaval' (Carnival Japanese Pieris)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Pieris |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Carnaval' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Bushy medium-sized evergreen shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Dark, glossy ovate leaves with sprays of small white flowers. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in acidic moderately fertile soil. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
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