Very hardy plant with a medium-slow growth. It can be placed in full sunlight, half-shade or in total shade. This plant is suitable for small and large gardens, for the formation of groups (several plants of the same variety), for creating shrubland and woods (several varieties together) and for creating borders. Grows well in fertile, well drained soil including chalky and acid soil. Used a lot for hedges because it tolerates severe, repeated pruning and it is also for this reason that this plant is used for creating geometric shapes and Giant Garden Bonsai.