SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Pieris ‘Katsura’ has bright, glossy leaves with deep wine-red new growth changing to green with age. The unique burgundy foliage flushes continuously throughout the season. The flowers, borne on rose colored racemes, are lilac-white with a lilac skirt. In late spring, blooms cascade over green foliage. The habit of this broad upright bush is compact and reaches 4-5 feet high in 10 years. Pieris 'Katsura' thrives in well drained, humus rich, lime-free soil similar to its native mountain forest habitat in sun or light shade. 'Katsura' can make a good addition to a Japanese themed garden.
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