Prefers full sun to half shade. Heat and drought tolerant but may go drought deciduous. Use as an accent when mixed with other plantings. Several varieties available. Nurseries sell in 1 to 5 gallon containers.
Growth rate is moderate.
Front of dorms across the street from OH unit. 20 to 30 feet tall by 30 to 40 feet. Horizontal growth habit. Trunk often twisted, bark shedding in long flakes. Leaves dull green to gray green and leathery.