Landscape | Used for rockeries, alpine gardens or bonsai. |
Propagation | Propagate by heeled greenwood cuttings in late summer in a humid cold frame, or by softwood cuttings in summer under mist. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a moist, well-drained soil that is neutral. Very tolerant of pruning, however it is best to prune during the summer. |
Pests | Susceptible to phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi), and other fungi and moulds can be an issue in dense nurseries. |
Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |