Propagate from seed or heel cuttings. The cutting material will do best when treated with a root-stimulating hormone, such as Seradix no. 2, and placed in tray filled with a medium of 50% bark and 50% polystyrene. Cuttings must be placed on a mist bed with rooting taking place from 6 weeks onwards. Plants can be propagated from seed and must be sown in summer.

This plant grows well in sandy and loamy soil in a sunny position. It makes an excellent trimmed hedge. Because the roots are non-invasive, it can also be planted next to walls to cover them. Use in the garden to provide shade. It is also very water-wise, wind and frost-hardy and evergreen.