In first year last year, but based on the many photos I took, it was impressive even at this early stage! (I must delete some photos!! ) It was bold and I can only imagine what it will look like in clump form. Trimmer's evergreens, for the most part, do fine here (exception of one I've grown in my garden would be Tusk) It definitely took no time to 'settle in'....as many do. It was off and running but the season was a bit off as one of the first to bloom last year....next year it should be on course!