Move as a small tree in the spring, using plants with balled and burlapped roots. Plant in a location protected from afternoon winter sun. Requires good drainage. Tolerates high pH soil. If required, prune in late spring after flowering occurs.
Twig blight is often a serious problem.
Injury from cold temperatures can occur. Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding cultivars and related species that grow well in your area. It is a vase-shaped tree that grows fairly rapidly. Grows best during cool, moist summers, and may be difficult to grow in the Tidewater area. This material was developed by Carol Ness as part of the Interactive Design and Development Project funded by the Kellogg Foundation.