I have a big one in the corner of the yard, does a great job of soaking up the water in what used to be a soggy spot. My mom started it for me from her tree, and now I have one growing bigger in a pot for her (their old tree is failing & will need to come down soon). Mine is big enough now that I can trim branches for arrangements any time I want, but I have not taken off any 20 foot limbs!