Growing Conditions & Care:
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade (best color in full sun).
Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils.
Water: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature.
Pruning: Minimal, mainly to maintain shape or remove damaged branches in late winter/early spring.
Fertilizing: A slow-release fertilizer in spring or mid-summer benefits growth.
Uses in the garden:
- Space-Saving: Perfect for narrow spaces, courtyards, and tight spots.
- Vertical Accent: Adds a strong vertical element to mixed plantings or formal gardens.
- Containers: Excellent as a potted specimen or for modern landscaping.
- Hedges: Can be planted closely to form a unique, colorful, deciduous hedge.