Since it likes warmth, it prefers to be in a sunny position or in partial shade. Also, it prefers slightly acidic soil which is not too dry. However, overall this plant is fairly uncomplicated and frost-resistant.
Kuna lodjapuu on suhteliselt soojalembene, eelistab ta päikeselist või poolpäikeselist kasvukohta. Eelistab kergelt happelist ja mitte liiga kuiva mulda. Üleüldiselt on tegu suhteliselt lihtsalt hooldatava ning külmakindla taimega.