Wilson Bros Gardens Cavatine Pieris Japonica

This is a compact, slow-growing shrub that typically reaches a mature height and width of 2 to 2.5 feet. Its dense, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for small garden beds or decorative containers.

It performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade, or all-day filtered sunlight. In cooler climates like USDA zones 5, 6, and 7, it can tolerate full sun, but it generally appreciates protection from intense afternoon heat.

Cavatine Pieris prefers moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, ideally with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. It is adaptable to various soil textures, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, provided they do not stay waterlogged.

Yes, this variety is known for its resistance to deer, as well as heat, humidity, and common insects. While no plant is 100% deer-proof, it is rarely bothered by them compared to more palatable landscape shrubs.

You will see clusters of fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers in early to mid-spring. Once the flowers fade, the plant produces striking scarlet-red new foliage that eventually matures into a deep, glossy green.

It is considered a low-maintenance plant. Once established, it requires only average watering and minimal pruning to maintain its naturally dense, mounding shape.