GROWTH HABIT, RATE: ADAPTABILITY:
Upright and spreading, tending to an oval form, very dense, medium growth rate. Final height depends on pruning (<20').

ADAPTABILITY:
Moist, well drained soils, sun, perhaps some shelter in winter. Shade tolerant.

FUNCTIONS:
Border, hedge, screen. Easily maintained at desired shape and size by pruning.

PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious problems. Full extent of winter hardiness is not known.

NATIVE RANGE:
Japan

USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 7-9

SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS: 'Gulftide'- compact form, more cold hardy than species. 'Goshiki'- variegated form, needs some shade for best performance.

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