I recently noticed that our one and only Pieris is not doing well. Since our landscaping is new, I contacted the landscaper, who told me to apply more acidic-type fertilizer. In fact, he gave the same advice about the Azaleas, one of which is also not doing well. This did not help either plant.

After reading some of the post here, I am concerned that it might be Phytophthora root disease that is hurting the Pieris.

We live in Central Washington state, so the climate at this time of year is dry. The soil is fairly rocky, so poor drainage has never been a problem with the other plants. This area of the property tends to get sun for most of the day but it not against the foundation so the air circulation is good. The Pieris is irrigated via drip irrigation.

If it turn out that the Pieris needs to be transplanted, can I do that at this time of the year?

Any suggestions on how to help this little guy would be appreciated.

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