| Shape | Broadly conical. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of deer, drought, heat & humidity, pollution, rabbits, and slope. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Mature bark is grayish and vertically grooved. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are star shaped with 3-7 points, arranged spirally on the stems and length of 12-20 cm, having a pleasant aroma when crushed. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are small, produced in a dense globular inflorescence 1-2 cm diameter, pendulous on a 3-7 cm stem. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is a woody multiple capsule 2-4 cm diameter, containing numerous seeds and covered in numerous prickly, woody armatures. |
| Colour Description | Foliage is deep glossy-green, turning to striking burgundy in autumn. |
