LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; ultimately 10 ft. tall.
| Description | Light green spring growth matures to deep black-green in summer and forms a dense, irregular pyramid. An interesting evergreen specimen suitable for a wide range of landscape styles including Asian and formal English gardens. Works well as a small, highly textural tree in smaller spaces and large container plantings. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Abelia (Abelia); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide fertile, slightly acidic, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an acid fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |






