Landscape | Excellent specimen plant, or can be grouped together for a screen. |
Propagation | Propagation is fairly easy if done through cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in any average, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of a variety of soils, as well as city air pollution, however its lifespan can be considerably shortened in areas of high humidity. |
Pests | May be attacked by multiple species of caterpillar, with the tent caterpillar (Dichomeris merginella), which feeds en masse in a complex of webbing. |
Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |