fetter bush

Also known as: fetterbush; mountain fetterbush

A slow-growing evergreen shrub to around 2m high, with a dense, rounded habit and slightly toothed, ovate to lance-shaped glossy green leaves. Stems and leaf margins are slightly bristly. Upright clusters of small, scented, urn-shaped white flowers are borne at the tips of the stems in spring

Scientific classification

Species: fetter bush (Pieris floribunda)
Genus: Pieris
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of fetter bush

Distribution map

Southeastern USA

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of fetter bush

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fetter bush care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Some bottom heat may be required

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained, acid soil; will not tolerate chalk soils or waterlogging. Position in full sun or light shade, with protection from cold, drying winds, and mulch annually in autumn

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