i havent managed to keep one alive more than one winter. i have tried 2 times with quart sized plants. i have another plant that im going to grow to a 3-5 gallon before trying one more time. they are probably best in z8b.....ill try it in a warm microclimate.

is yours in a protected location? how big is it?

thats good news to hear that yours is doing well in north AL. its a beautiful plant.