Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
1049015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 17: 159 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048353

Common Names

  • Pieris formosa
  • Formosa Pieris
  • Pieris formosa

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Description

Pieris formosa (also called Formosa Pieris, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to East Asia, found in the mountain regions of China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands and coniferous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pieris formosa is an evergreen shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It produces white, bell-shaped flowers in the spring and has attractive foliage in the summer. It is also used in bonsai and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pieris formosa for. longiracemosa Fang
Pieris formosa var. forrestii (Harrow) Airy Shaw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pieris formosa are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pieris formosa is an evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pieris formosa

Pieris formosa can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of central and western China.

Species in the Ericaceae family