Widely used on the coast. Questionable if it should be planted in Zone 7b. Growth rate is medium fast. Prune to reduce crossing branching. Tree is short lived.
Growth rate is medium.
Avoid low-chilling varieties. Select from 1,100 hours for North Mississippi to 600 hours for Gulf Coast area. Well-drained soils are essential to reduce root rot problems. Growth rate is fast. New growth bronzy green.