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Mystery Plant ... Japanese i think??

Posted by tomo6 uk (My Page) on
Sat, Nov 10, 12 at 9:23

We purchased this from a nursery about 5 years ago. Its about 2 feet wide an about a foot high, bushier during summer, im pretty sure its japanese, but not certain. Does anyone know what it is? any information would be helpful..

thanks,

steve


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RE: Mystery Plant ... Japanese i think??

Steve - I'd guess Pieris japonica. It is starved, parched and infested with creeping buttercup. Pieris need acid soil to neutral and it looks as if your isn't. I'd ditch it and buy a new shrub suitable for your conditions.


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RE: Mystery Plant ... Japanese i think??

flora uk - thanks for the response. yes, we have a heavy clay soil, il have to see what else i can find then next spring.


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