Exposure to sunlight improves autumn colour. However shade the tree in high summer. In winter shelter it from the coldest temperatures (-10 C and over).

Everyday, in the vegetative season. Water it less frequently, but do not let the soil get dry. In winter do not let the soil get too dry.

Start fertilizing as soon as the buds open. Once a week, during the first month, then every two weeks up to late summer, setting aside the summer months.

In alternate years, for the first 10 years, then according to the needs: when the roots completely fill the pot. Use universal mould.

In spring, shorten the new growth to 2-3 leaf buds. Remove the biggest leaves during the whole vegetative season. The best moment to wire it is just before germination.

By seeds in winter. By semi-wood cuttings by mid-summer. By layers in spring or summer.