S. amabilis is suitable to cool, moist, misty and humid habitat, with humus-riched dark yellow-brown acidic soil well-drained and strict demands for light, temperature and humidity.

• 黄山花楸适宜生长在温凉、湿润、云雾多、湿度大、土层较深、腐殖质含量丰富、排水良好和偏酸性的暗黄棕壤中，对光照、温度和湿度的要求较高。