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Posted 11/07/2022 in Shrub

Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'

A compact evergreen shrub, Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' features deep red buds that bloom to pale-pink flowers on pinkish branches in the early spring. New oval-shaped leaves emerge red before maturing to dark green. Deer resistant.

Post Details

Latin Name
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'
Common Name
Dorothy Wycoff Pieris
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Mass
Potential Pests
Dieback, leaf spot, lace bug infections, mites, nematodes, and scale

Plant Story

A compact evergreen shrub, Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' features deep red buds that bloom to pale-pink flowers on pinkish branches in the early spring. New oval-shaped leaves emerge red before maturing to dark green. Deer resistant.

Special Care Instructions

Remove spent flowers after bloom. Grows best sheltered from the wind.

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