Light: Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then allow soil to dry thoroughly; occasional deep summer irrigation improves appearance in Phoenix. Water more regularly during establishment.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline soils. Avoid persistently wet or poorly drained locations.
Mature size: Typically 5–8 feet tall and wide; can reach 10–12 feet under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in late winter to spring.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; faster with supplemental irrigation.