Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls. Too much shade reduces flowering.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix. Irrigate deeply and regularly to keep the root zone evenly moist but not waterlogged, especially during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Phoenix’s alkaline soils may cause iron chlorosis. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 15–30 feet tall with a 6–10-foot spread when supported; size varies with cultivar and pruning.
Bloom: Late spring to early summer, after leaves emerge; occasional repeat bloom in summer. Flowering may be reduced by extreme heat, insufficient light, or excessive nitrogen.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate moisture and favorable conditions; slower under Phoenix heat or water stress.