Some reach only two to three feet in height, while others will reach six feet. Their width is usually fairly close to their height, so you will want to space them three to four feet apart. Dig the planting hole three to five times as wide as the rootball but no deeper. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil to two-thirds the depth. Tamp the soil and water to settle, add the remaining backfill, repeat the process and apply mulch.
Moisture is critical during the first year, especially in years like the past two.
Water deeply when required, training the roots to go deep. In beds less than three years of age, feed as mentioned in March and August. Established plantings are best fed in March. Pruning is one cultural technique that really helps the landscape look. Prune in late winter to encourage dense growth, removing old, woody canes in the middle of the plant.