Cavatine Pieris is a dwarf rounded evergreen shrub with small leathery deep green foliage. Dense clusters of large drooping clear white bell-flowers bloom in spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils.
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| Height: | 1' - 2' | 
| Spread: | 2’ - 3' | 
| Spacing: | 2.5’ | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 8 | 
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| Bloom Color: | White | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly. Remove spent flowers immediately. Lace bug infections can be a serious problem. Watch for scale, mites, and nematodes. Dieback and leaf spots are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Azalea, Camellia
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum Cavatine 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
