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. Type: Shrub Height: 1' - 2' Spread: 2’ - 3' Spacing: 2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round 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