Growing Conditions & Care:
- Flowering: Blooms in autumn to early winter with white, pink, or red flowers.
- Sun Tolerance: More sun-tolerant than C. japonica, often preferring full sun to partial shade.
- Growth Habit: Upright, graceful, and dense, making them excellent for privacy screens and hedging.
- Soil/Water: Thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil (pH 5.0–6.5) and is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
- Maintenance: Generally low-maintenance; prune after flowering to maintain shape, as they bloom on old growth.
Uses In The Garden:
- Hedges and Screens
- Espalier
- Specimen or Accent Plant
- Container Planting