| Landscape | Wonderful specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring and early summer, or by seed (although this may be complicated by dormancy). |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a fertile, moisture retentive but well-drained soil that is humus rich. May suffer badly in drought, so should be watered in dry conditions. |
| Pests | Aphids may be a nuisance, as well as red spider mite and scales. Rust fungus, fireblight and root rots should also be watched for. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Buds are large, with overlapping scales. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are white, appearing in terminal corymbs, with 5 petals. |
| Fruit Description | Fruis is a pome that is 0.5 - 1 cm in diameter. with 2-5 cells containing 1-2 seeds. |
