Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris 1 Live Evergreen Shrub, 3 Gallon Pot – Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’

Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’) is a broadleaf evergreen flowering shrub prized for its brilliant red new growth, glossy green mature foliage, and graceful clusters of spring flowers. Also known as Japanese andromeda, this ornamental shrub creates a striking contrast between its vibrant emerging leaves and established dark green foliage. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded foundation plantings, mixed evergreen borders, and ornamental landscapes.

In spring, Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris produces clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang gracefully from the branches. As the flowering season progresses, new foliage emerges in vivid shades of fiery red before gradually transitioning through bronze tones to glossy dark green. This colorful foliage display is one of the cultivar's most distinctive ornamental features.

Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris performs best in partial shade and prefers acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It benefits from protection against intense afternoon sunlight, particularly in warmer climates. Its naturally upright, bushy growth habit and year-round foliage make it an attractive choice for foundation plantings, woodland-style gardens, and decorative outdoor containers.

Each order includes 1 live Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris supplied in a 3-gallon nursery container (G3).

Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris Plant

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Evergreen Shrub

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Form: Bell-Shaped Flowers in Drooping Clusters

• New Foliage Color: Fiery Red

• Mature Foliage Color: Glossy Dark Green

• Growth Habit: Upright, Dense, Bushy

• Bloom Season: Early to Mid-Spring

• Seasonal Interest: Brilliant Red New Growth and White Spring Flowers

• Seasonal Appearance: Broadleaf Evergreen

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Safety Notice: Japanese Pieris contains naturally occurring compounds that are toxic if ingested by people or animals. Keep this ornamental shrub away from pets, livestock, and children who may chew plant material.

• Quantity: 1 Live Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris Plant

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Common Name: Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris

• Alternative Common Name: Mountain Fire Japanese Andromeda

• Scientific Name: Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’

• Cultivar: Mountain Fire

• Plant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Flowering Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Upright, Dense, Bushy

• New Foliage Color: Fiery Red

• Mature Foliage Color: Glossy Dark Green

• Foliage Transition: Red to Bronze to Green

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Form: Bell-Shaped Flowers in Drooping Clusters

• Bloom Season: Early to Mid-Spring

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–8

• Sunlight: Partial Shade; Morning Sun With Afternoon Shade

• Soil Preference: Acidic, Organically Rich, Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Prefers Consistent Moisture

• Landscape Uses: Woodland Gardens, Shaded Foundation Plantings, Mixed Evergreen Borders, and Decorative Outdoor Containers

• Ornamental Interest: Brilliant Red New Growth, White Flowers, and Glossy Evergreen Foliage

• Container Suitable: Yes, With Acidic Growing Medium and Adequate Drainage

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Seasonal Habit: Evergreen

• Plant Safety: Toxic if Ingested

Live Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery container.