Pieris floribunda

Pieris floribunda is a North American species of broadleaf evergreen shrub, a member of the Fetterbush genus in the Blueberry Family (Ericaceae). It is commonly known in North America as mountain fetterbush or mountain andromeda. All parts of Pieris floribunda are poisonous if ingested. It is a rare plant to find in landscapes because it is difficult to propagate and it often does not adapt well to cultivation. However, there are a few specialty and native plant nurseries that sell some, overcoming the more difficult propagation. It is a handsome plant and should be used more in horticulture, as recommended by Dr. Michael A. Dirr in his "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants." In landscapes it should be grown in full to part shade, out of windy locations, and have a good quality soil with lots of organic matter that is acid of pH 4.5 to 6.5