Status:
valid
Authors:
Palib.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 20 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048347
Common Names
- Pieris popowii
- Popow's Pieris
- Pieris popow's
Description
Pieris popowii (also called Popow's 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 popowii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pieris popowii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pieris popowii 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 popowii
Pieris popowii can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of central and western China.
Species in the Pieris genus
Pieris amamioshimensis,
Pieris chapaensis,
Pieris coreana,
Pieris cubensis,
Pieris doyonensis,
Pieris fauriei,
Pieris floribunda,
Pieris formosa,
Pieris formosana,
Pieris griffithiana,
Pieris huana,
Pieris huiana,
Pieris japonica,
Pieris koidzumiana,
Pieris labordei,
Pieris langbianensis,
Pieris longicornu,
Pieris morrisonensis,
Pieris nana,
Pieris phillyreifolia,
Pieris pilosa,
Pieris popowii,
Pieris shanica,
Pieris sinensis,
Pieris swinhoei,
Species in the Ericaceae family