the question isn't how you should stake it, but where you can plant it that's very sheltered, out of wind and as sunny as possible - these plants aren't entirely hardy in the UK, but will survive outside if they're in an average winter in a sheltered, sunny spot. In which case, it shouldn't need staking at all.

Thank you. The weather is lot milder her but can be windy so may have rethink position. Thanks for the advice.

Krys, is this a "standard"--i.e., a tree-like form with a trunk and a weeping top? If so, it probably will need staking, possibly for life.