Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring, when the soil is workable. May be planted in any well-drained soil.1. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling.2. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2" below the soil surface.3. Cover with soil to original soil surface. Water thoroughly. Prune in mid-February to shape.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to fungal leaf spot and powdery mildew, scale, sooty mold, aphids, and Japanese beetles