267. Pieris japonica

Common name(s): Pieris, Japanese Pieris, Lily-Of-The-Valley Bush

Plant type: evergreen small shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, layering

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: summer
Cutting maturity: softwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting : 6-8 weeks
Comment: Use open-bottomed tree pots. Need shade on hot sunny days.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : no information
Time required for germination : 2-4 weeks
Comment: Germination enviroment temperature is 70 degrees F during the day and60 degrees F at night. Partial shade during the summer.

Propagation by Layering

Time of year to layer: no information
Wounding: no information