This species is tolerant to urban conditions including pollution, drought, heat, and various types of soil. It tends to resistant to fireblight. Transplant in the spring and begin pruning when the tree is young. It grows best in full sun and it has adapted to growing in adverse conditions such as poor soils, wind, drought, heat, and cold. There are no serious insect or disease problems.
Little maintenance is required once the tree has become established.
Transplanting may be a bit difficult but watering the tree regularly will help it survive. This is a male, nonfruiting species that tends to occupy moist sites. It grows quickly and has a moderate tolerance of shade. Keeping it watered will allow the tree to maintain its vigor and ward off insect and disease problems. This cultivar tends to have a pyramidal crown shape which makes it very attractive as a street or lawn tree.