The species was introduced to Europe in 1850. Its origins are in Japan, in the north of the country and South Korea. The fact that it is regarded in Japan as a fine ornamental plant is surely proof that it will offer the imagery required to create an oriental or semi-tropical f?l to the garden. Hardiness ? 23 C, zone 5-6
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