Size: Grows 12 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide.
Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA zones 3 through 7 (some sources list up to 8).
Growth Rate: Slow to medium, needing almost no pruning to maintain its tight shape.
Sunlight: Requires full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily).
Care and Uses
Water: Highly drought-tolerant once established; water deeply the first year, then weekly or during dry spells. Avoid standing water or overwatering, which can cause root rot.
Soil: Adapts to most soils, including clay, as long as it is well-drained.
Landscape Uses: Ideal for tight spaces, privacy screens, windbreaks, hedges, or vertical architectural accents. It is also deer-resistant.
*Stock image shown for reference.
Actual tree appearance may vary.