Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; protect from intense western exposure and reflected heat.
Water: Water deeply, then allow the upper few inches of soil to dry before watering again. Irrigate more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat; containers need closer monitoring.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and moderately alkaline soils. Avoid waterlogged sites and use a freely draining potting mix in containers.
Mature size: Approximately 6–8 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide; can be maintained smaller with pruning.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring; flowering may be sparse on regularly clipped plants.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.