first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; may be deciduous in this zone.
zone 6: plant in spring or early fall; mulch after first hard frost; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; usually evergreen in this zone.
zone 7: plant in spring or early fall; mulch after first hard frost; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; evergreen in this zone.
zone 8: plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; plant in partial to full shade; water during dry periods; evergreen in this zone.
zone 9: plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; 