Shrubs
Pieris japonica 'Katsura'
Katsura pieris
Arching clusters of pink bells hang above glossy foliage in spring. Wine-red new growth continues to add color into summer, while developing flower buds provide winter interest. Its rounded evergreen form works well in sheltered foundation beds and mixed woodland borders.
At a glance
- Sun
- Filtered sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 5 ft. tall × 5 ft. wide
- Water
- Evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–8
- Bloom
- Pink bells; spring
Sizes & prices
- #3$72.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant; not browse-proof.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Poisonous if eaten; keep foliage and flowers away from children and pets.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Lightly shape just after flowering if needed; blooms form on old growth.
Sources & photo credits
University of Maryland Extension
Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Katsura pieris. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.