Full sun for leaf coloration of cultivars but tolerates partial shade. Moist, well-drained soil. Frost damage to new spring foliage can occur. Focal point specimen. Architectural, sculptural trees.
Color varies with cultivar, green to red.
Fall color can be yellow, red or purple depending on cultivar. Lacking true terminal bud. Paired, valvately scaled, small buds are surrounded at the base by a row of hairs. Young stems variously colored, older stems light gray in color. Relatively easy from seed.