sorry to say my experience with maplestone was not good.i ordered a tree in november 2017 and it was late fall so there were no leaves on the tree. i pampered it all winter keeping it safe from wind and snow next to my garage facing south under a patio table if snow was forecast .come spring i planted it as per instruction in a clay pot . it never bloomed . sad when i contacted them i was told i bought to long ago . 6 months seems not long ago. how do i know if the tree was even alive . it came with no leaves ,and never grew any.it was not cheap but i thought i would give it a try . if they don't stand by there product buyer beware. [email protected]