Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix. Avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls, pavement, and gravel.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat; not suitable for unirrigated desert landscapes.
Soil: Well-drained loam or sandy loam; tolerates alkaline soil. Avoid waterlogged sites and use organic mulch, kept away from the trunk, to moderate root-zone temperatures.
Mature size: Typically 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide; may slowly grow larger with age.
Bloom: No true flowers; may produce small, inconspicuous pollen and seed cones in spring.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow, usually a few inches per year.