One of my favorite shrubs:  Pieris japonica.  It has several common names, Japanese Andromeda and Lily-of-the-valley shrub.  Whatever you call it, it is a fabulous plant.  

 

Pieris is a woody perennial, and blooms late winter into early spring, with chains of white or pink flowers that resemble Lilies-of-the-valley.  They grow best in part shade, and generally grow 4-6 feet, but I've seen them in Norfolk's Botanical Garden as high as 12 feet.  

 

There are two in Carol's garden planted in oak barrels, and they seem to be quite happy.  I love seeing them.  Especially this dark pink variety.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!