lily of the valley tree
Searching for the lily of the valley tree in New Zealand? You’re not alone! Many gardeners are intrigued by the elegant appeal of this plant, but often discover that “lily of the valley tree” is used to describe different species. Most commonly, it refers to members of the Pieris genus, particularly Pieris japonica, which is also known as the lily of the valley bush or shrub. These graceful evergreen shrubs produce pendulous clusters of white or pink bell-shaped flowers that resemble those of the classic woodland lily of the valley. If you’re considering adding a lily of the valley tree to your garden, knowing its growth habits, uses, and alternatives will help you make the right choice.
Pieris Pink Delight (Lily Of The Valley Shrub Pieris japonica)
Pieris Pink Delight is an attractive shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. This compact, rounded shrub produces pink buds that open into pink, urn shaped flowers during spring. The flowers are complemented with glossy foliage that emerges bronze and matures to become lush and dark green as it grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide. Pieris Pink Delight makes for a superb specimen in a small garden or courtyard and is well suited to being maintained in a container, adding to mixed and border plantings, including in formal and cottage gardens, or for planting around outdoor living areas.
Pieris Temple Bells
Pieris Temple Bells, commonly known as the Lily of the Valley shrub, features chains of green-white buds which open to reveal pure white flowers. The flowers are mildly fragrant and are produced through winter and spring. They are complemented with glossy foliage which emerges bronze and matures to become dark green. The combination of flowers and foliage is very aesthetic as it grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide. Pieris Temple Bells makes for a superb specimen in a small garden and is well suited to growing in a container, adding to mixed plantings, using in cottage gardens, or planting around outdoor living areas.
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