| Shape | Upright and dense. |
| Landscape | Mass planting, specimen planting, borders and gardens. |
| Propagation | Cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Acidic, humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive and well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips and whitefly may be a problem. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic leaves that are 7 - 8 cm long with a sharp and pointed tip. |
| Flower Description | Appear in clusters at the tip of branches before the foliage. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green and turn to a yellowish-red in autumn. The flowers are pink. |
