Andromedas require ericacious conditions. They will not tolerate lime.
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∙ 2008-12-22 01:15:43An andromeda is a shrub of the genus Pieris with small leathery leaves and small flowers. Alternatively, it is another name for bog rosemary.
Taking care of a Laura Pendulum shrub is about the same as taking care of any other plant. Make sure the shrub gets plenty of water and sunlight. Trim the shrub regularly to keep it looking clean.
Japonica
The Japanese barberry is a small, deciduous shrub, bearing reddish purple broadleaf foliage and thorns flowering in the spring. The Japanese barberry, traditionally used for bordering or hedging, is used in a variety of landscapes. Follow these steps to plant and care for a crimson pygmy Japanese barberry. • Step 1: Consider the climate and location. Native to Eurasia, the Japanese barberry shrub can tolerate a variety of conditions and are best grown in zones 4-8. The crimson pygmy Japanese barberry shrub is a four- season plant, tolerating even the coldest months. • Step 2: Consider the matured size of the crimson pygmy Japanese barberry. This shrub will grow to a height of 1 ½ to 2 feet and spread to 2 ½ to 3 feet in width. Habitually, this shrub grows at a medium growth rate in a mounded shape. • Step 3: Consider the sun and soil requirements for the shrub. The crimson pygmy Japanese barberry shrub requires a well-drained, acidic soil. Although this shrub prefers sun, they have gained popularity because they tolerate a variety of conditions such as shade, wind and drought. To maintain the vibrant, purple-red leaf color shrubs are best placed in full sun. Shade will change the shrubs leaf coloring to green. Japanese barberry shrubs are useful in erosion management or wildlife resistance. • Step 4: Consider the placement location. These shrubs are good for bordering, group plantings or taller ground coverage adding a splash of color to the landscape. Clusters of yellow flowers and radiant red berries add a vibrant dash of color persistent from spring through winter. • Step 5: Water the shrub regularly. Japanese barberry shrubs should be watered weekly or more often with intense heat, especially during the first growing season in order to establish a deep seeded rooting system. • Step 6: Fertilize the shrub prior to new growth sprouts in the spring time. • Step 7: Prune the shrub. Shearing the shrub should be done in the winter months to keep the shrub nicely shaped. Traditionally, the Japanese barberry, reaching a mature height and width of 6 feet, offered a fence style bordering to its landscape. The crimson pygmy Japanese barberry with a matured height and width of approximately 2 feet offers an excellent alternative to group planting or ground coverage. Proper placement and continued care for your crimson pygmy Japanese barberry will accentuate the purple-red foliage sprinkled with spring yellow flowers and winter red berries enhancing your landscape throughout the seasons.
You care for a Japanese baby the same way that you care for any other baby.
A company adding shrub and tree care to its business must invest at least six months into education
Yes. Japanese acers need some protection from the wind.
Andromeda means "ruler of men".
it is a shrub
Shrub
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Pieris japonica.
Because it is located in the Andromeda Constellation.