We've been growing two of these since the spring of '10. They were tiny when we planted them at around 3' tall. Now both are about 14' tall and around 4-6' wide. They are gorgeous trees and look really nice on the each corner of our house. One of ours is exposed to NW winds on the SW corner of our home. This one tends to brown some in the winter. Winter of '13-'14 I sprayed this one with Wiltpruf and had great success doing so despite a terrible winter. Both produce seeds via globe-shaped cones. I have had a single volunteer so far and successfully transplanted that one at my in-laws' house. That tree volunteered summer of '12 and overwintered. The next spring I dug it, potted it, and let it grow all summer, then transplanted it to my in-laws. It's now 42" tall. Great trees to have, but you'll want to have them where they are not getting the full force of winter's wind. I'm pretty sure our 6b winter is on the northern edge of their hardiness. They do load up in a snow storm but usually bounce back soon after the snow falls off. Very pleased with this plant. I just wish I didn't plant them so close to the house.

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