lily of the valley tree nz
Searching for the lily of the valley tree nz? While this fragrant beauty isn’t a traditional tree, NZ gardeners often refer to the elegant Pieris japonica as the “lily of the valley tree” thanks to its profuse, bell-like blooms reminiscent of the famous woodland perennial. If you’re after something with lush evergreen foliage, dainty clusters of white or pink flowers, and year-round garden appeal, Pieris species thrive throughout New Zealand’s temperate regions and make a standout choice for home landscapes, patio pots, or shaded borders. Explore your options below and discover how to grow, choose, and care for lily of the valley “trees” right here in NZ.
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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