Light: Full sun, preferably at least 6–8 hours daily; light afternoon shade can help reduce sunburn in Phoenix.
Water: Deeply and regularly irrigate during establishment and fruit development, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Established plants tolerate drought, but consistent moisture improves fruit quality.
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam preferred; tolerates alkaline Phoenix soils and heavier soils if drainage is adequate.
Mature size: Typically 10–15 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide; can be maintained smaller with pruning.
Bloom: Blooms mainly in spring through early summer; fruit typically ripens in late August through September in warm climates.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.