The perfect hedge plant for tight spaces with strong topiary value. Very columnar form produces lustrous dark green leaves with lighter underside. Medium to fine texture foliage does not brown-out in winter. Widely adaptable in well-drained soils; preference for limestone soils with pH 6 or higher. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate to fast growth to 9 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide. Zone 5-9.