Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Mountain Pieris, Fetter Bush
Mountain Pieris, Fetter BushPieris floribundaPart shade to full shade; moderately wet to medium moisture level; grows in moderately coarse gravelly and sandy loams to medium loams; demands strongly acid to moderately acid pH.3-6 feet height by 3-6 feet spread; blooms in spring; white flowers; brown globular fruit capsules in fall that persist through winter.Growth Rate: SlowMaintenance: Occasional insect and disease problems. Susceptible to wind and ice damage so plant in a sheltered location.Propagation: Seed germination code ANative Region: Only occurs in Sevier CountyDesignated a “Threatened Species” in Tennessee. This handsome shrub is a broadleaf evergreen with glossy foliage. It has a neat, low and rounded shape. Flower buds form in the fall and are held through winter. Fragrant flowers. Good specimen plant. Must be protected from full sun in winter. Dislikes high temperatures and high humidity. Leaves are poisonous. Attracts bees.shrub;sun/shade;wet;loam |