A bold evergreen shrub with red new growth and spring chains of creamy white blooms, bringing year-round structure and standout color to shade gardens
FEATURES:
- Red new growth that adds strong seasonal color before maturing to deep green
- Creamy white, bell-shaped blooms in dangling spring clusters for elegant detail
- Broadleaf evergreen foliage for year-round structure and screening
- Refined, upright habit that works beautifully in foundation beds and woodland borders
- Excellent companion to rhododendrons and azaleas for layered evergreen plantings
- Reliable performance in part shade with a polished look through every season
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use red new growth as a design accent. Repeat the red tone once nearby with a burgundy-leaf plant or a spring bulb with rosy color, then keep the rest of the palette green and calm so the pieris reads intentional and crisp.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Red Mill Japanese Pieris
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Pieris japonica 'Red Mill'
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A bold evergreen shrub with red new growth and spring chains of creamy white blooms, bringing year-round structure and standout color to shade gardens
FEATURES:
- Red new growth that adds strong seasonal color before maturing to deep green
- Creamy white, bell-shaped blooms in dangling spring clusters for elegant detail
- Broadleaf evergreen foliage for year-round structure and screening
- Refined, upright habit that works beautifully in foundation beds and woodland borders
- Excellent companion to rhododendrons and azaleas for layered evergreen plantings
- Reliable performance in part shade with a polished look through every season
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use red new growth as a design accent. Repeat the red tone once nearby with a burgundy-leaf plant or a spring bulb with rosy color, then keep the rest of the palette green and calm so the pieris reads intentional and crisp.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Red Mill Japanese Pieris?
Red Mill Japanese Pieris is a standout for anyone who wants evergreen structure with a real color moment. In spring, it produces fresh growth in rich red tones, creating instant contrast against established deep green leaves. Around the same time, it blooms in creamy white, bell-shaped flowers held in elegant, cascading clusters that brighten shaded areas and add a soft, classic look.
After bloom, the plant continues to earn its place as a strong backbone shrub: tidy habit, glossy foliage, and dependable year-round presence. It’s especially valuable in woodland-style plantings where texture and evergreen mass are just as important as flowers.
How to use Red Mill Japanese Pieris in the landscape?
Use it in part-shade foundation beds to add evergreen structure and seasonal color near the home, especially where the red new growth can be seen from windows or walkways. In woodland borders, plant it in front of larger evergreens like rhododendrons so the pieris creates a layered mid-height tier with glossy foliage and spring bloom. It also works well in small groups along paths or patios where the dangling bloom clusters can be enjoyed up close. Pair it with ferns, hostas, and shade groundcovers for softness at the base, and include dark green evergreens nearby to make both the red new growth and creamy blooms stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are creamy white, appearing in spring in dangling clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers.
The red color comes from the fresh flush of new growth. As the season progresses, new leaves typically mature to green, while the plant keeps its evergreen structure year-round.
Prune lightly right after flowering if shaping is needed. Remove dead or crossing branches, and avoid heavy pruning late in the season so you don’t reduce next year’s bloom.
