Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swinhoei
ID:
1049017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 17 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048355

Common Names

  • Pieris swinhoei
  • Swinhoe's Pieris
  • Pieris swinhoe's

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Description

Pieris swinhoei (also called Swinhoe'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 swinhoei 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 flower of Pieris swinhoei is white, bell-shaped and has five petals. The seed is a dark brown, flattened disc-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pieris swinhoei 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 swinhoei

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

Species in the Ericaceae family