LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide.
| Description | A well-behaved plant with glossy, green foliage for dense, narrow hedges or screens. Makes a great clipped hedge that requires minimal care for a formal appearance. Its naturally narrow growth habit is ideal for small spaces. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | Where you need height but can’t sacrifice much area, plant this narrow, tall shrub to separate buildings, line an alley or simply blockout a neighbor’s window. Shear or allow it to assume its natural character. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Lilac (Syringa); Periwinkle (Vinca); Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla) |
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Best with full sun in humid climates and afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune occasionally for a tidy appearance. |





