Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained neutral to acid soil
Rate of growth: slow growing
Flowering period: July to September
Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection in cold areas)
If you are looking for a distinctive, architectural tree then look no further! This unusual evergreen tree has an almost skeletal form, with a slender upright trunk and long pendant, narrow bronze-green, metallic-like leaves which are sharply pointed and indented with tooth-like serrations. Over time on mature trees the leaves become fuller and more rounded. If your lucky it can produce green, umbel shaped flower panicles from mid summer. Such a memorable tree which looks good planted singularly or in groups in a modern contemporary garden, or a woodland style scheme.
Garden care:Plant in a warm protected spot near a wall, or sheltered by other trees from cold drying winds, strong sun and frosts. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lotsof well-rotted garden compost in the planting.
