Light. It takes sun but does best with morning sun and some protection from harsh afternoon sun.
Water. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially while it establishes.
Soil and feeding. It wants fertile, well-drained soil high in organic matter, near neutral pH.
Size. Grows to about 3 ft and a little wider, in a dense dome.
Problems to watch. Watch for spider mites, scale, woolly aphids and mildew. Treat scale and aphids with Insecticidal Soap.
Good to know. Small white flowers appear through the growing season. It is widely grown as bonsai and used in borders and containers. It prefers stable temperatures and can be hard to grow where they swing widely.
