GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Depends on cultivar, species is pyramidal. Medium growth rate.

ADAPTABILITY:
Full sun, moist, well-drained soil. Moderately humid atmosphere, sheltered from strong winds.

FUNCTIONS:
Specimen tree, screen, rock garden (dwarf forms), bonsai.

PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
In dry summers, spider mites. Not well-adapted to hot, dry climates; especially hot summer winds.

NATIVE RANGE:
Japan

USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-8

SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Compacta' -slower growing to six feet.
'Nana' -remains below three feet.

 

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