Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Espalier

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Grow in well-drained, loamy soils in full sun to part shade. Its slow rate of growth and naturally dense habit makes it a tidy little shrub without alot of effort, though it does tolerate shearing and shaping. It is also well suited to container culture, though it will need some sheltering over the winter. In full sun, it will probably need weekly watering, especially if planted against a west or south-facing wall.