leatherwood 'Ballerina'

Grow in a position sheltered from cold, drying winds and in full sun, but with the roots in shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil which is neutral or acidic

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 8

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, and overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse

Generally pest-free

Generally disease-free