Pieris formosa var forrestii ‘Forest Flame’. “One of the most beautiful of all Pieris species, with electric-red new growth that literally stops people in their tracks ” (Micheal Dirr, from his encyclopedia on Trees and Shrubs, and no argument from me!). “The new growth transitions from red to cream and then to green and any subsequent new growth is similar in coloration. the habit is quite dense , eventually rounded in outline. The 2-4 inch long, evergreen leaves are larger than other Pieris species. Flowers, in large panicles to 6 inches long, appear in late winter to spring, typically March. The urn-shaped 1/3 inch long, fragrant flowers are effective for four to six weeks. A great conversation piece and unbelievably colourful in a border, especially in a cool, moist environment. Provide well-drained soil. Grows to 10 ft high and wide.“
Pieris Forest Flame, of which this is a example from my small front garden, has particularly brilliant red leaves.
Written for an American audience, this book gives measurements in feet and inches. That suits me fine but I am endeavouring to learn my metric equivalents in centimeter and meters!
The Teddington Gardener 