| Landscape | Possibly some specimen use, but typically used in groups and mass plantings. This plant grows slowly and could be used in smaller areas than indicated by its mature size. |
| Propagation | Cuttings collected in autumn or spring from the semi-ripe, upward growing wood. Cold stratification outside only produces 33% germination, to reach a 50% germination you would have to plant out in autumn and leave until the following winter period. Many have attempted to germinate in 3 months with a mist system and applying rooting promoters but have found to allow for successful germination you should leave it for 1–2 years. Patience is a virtue when propagating. |
| Cultivation | Can be grown in partial shade to full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Plants show considerable heat and drought tolerance. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael Dirr recommends it as a substitute plant for yew in southern gardens. Seems to tolerate pruning and shearing. |
| Pests | None serious. |
| Habitat | Japan and Korea. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Gray and exfoliating into strips. |
| Leaf Description | Spirally arranged foliage held in two planes that form a distinct v-groove on the upper surface of the branch. Leaves are 2-4.5 cm long, with pointed apex and two gray bands beneath. Leaves may be slightly sickle-shaped. |
| Fruit Description | Seed is oval in shape and 1 to 1¼? long and brown at maturity. |
