Use in the landscape as a foundation shrub, accent because of gray foliage or border planting. Could also use on slopes. May find in nursery as C. glaucophyllus. Usually goes deciduous for a short period of time. Spreads out horizontally near the ground.
Branches almost form tiers and create a layered effect.
Look for herringbone pattern of branches in a single plane. Leaf color is glossy green above and gray below. Leaves turn orange to red before going deciduous. Flowers small and white to pink in spring. Not choosy to soils, will take full sun to shade but prefers full sun.