Tender to half hardy. This plant is a good interior plant and can be grown in a tub or container for patio or inside for a number of years. Sold during Christmas season as a living Christmas Tree. Trees are deciduous. Leaves are simple and elm like in the summer.
Flowers are conspicuous in the spring.
Fruits are small berries eaten by wildlife. Moderate rate of growth. Half hardy to hardy. Doesn't surface root. Tolerant of wind and other unfavorable condition.