Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near hot walls or pavement.
Water: Low water once established, but benefits from occasional deep irrigation during Phoenix summers. Water regularly during establishment; allow soil to dry between waterings.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline and limestone soils. Avoid persistently wet soil and poorly drained clay.
Mature size: 6–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide; occasionally larger in favorable conditions.
Bloom: Primarily spring; may bloom intermittently in summer or fall after rain or irrigation.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen to deciduous; may retain foliage through mild winters but sheds leaves with cold or drought.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on moisture and growing conditions.