This evergreen shrub features a dense, upright pyramidal habit, making it an excellent choice for formal gardens and hedging. Hardy in zones 5-8, it thrives in temperatures ranging from -20°F to 10°F. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round color and can develop minor bronzing in colder months. Deer-resistant and slow-growing, it reaches a mature height of 5 to 10 feet with a width of 2 to 4 feet. Preferring well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils, this plant is drought-tolerant once established and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape. It offers no significant fall color or flowers but excels as a structural accent or privacy screen due to its elegant, vertical form.
