answer:Are you trying to keep it as a house plant, or planting it outside? The type of rosemary plants that are used for those min-********* trees are chosen specifically for that purpose only (for fast growing, takes trimming into shape, and survives shipping,etc). For outdoor planting, a better bet is to ask your local nursery what varieties survive best in your area. As far as keeping it alive indoors, I’ve never had any luck.