Maintenance Tips

• Moderately drought-tolerant; water regularly in its first growing season and during prolonged dry spells thereafter.
• Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.
• Thrives in well-drained, loamy, acidic soils; mulch to maintain soil moisture and health.
• Apply a layer of organic mulch to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Monitor for pests such as aphids and diseases like leaf spot, managing them as needed to maintain plant health.