Japanese andromeda

Also known as Japanese Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush

Japanese andromeda produces dense cascades of urn-shaped blossoms in late winter and early spring, echoing the delicate look of lily-of-the-valley. New spring foliage emerges in striking shades of bronze, red, or copper before maturing into deep glossy green leaves that persist year-round. While widely planted as an ornamental shrub, all parts of the plant harbor potent toxins that protect it from most mammalian herbivores.