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When the leaves turn red in spring, late frosts burn them off.They do recover though.

If you get right soil conditions in your pot then should be Ok as originally native plants in Japan ( japonica) where they get cold winters.ps I m in Yorkshire too so may be you need other advice from elsewhere !

This plant has same growing requirements as Rhododendron and Azalea any growing near you.? In UK we use specialist ericaceous compost ie lime / chalk free . If you literally on north shore of Lake Ontario then soil light sandy? Can see why staff said under pine tree as they like acidic soil but very dry .This plant enjoys rich moisture retaining soil.Sorry forgot to welcome you to goy.