Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry between irrigations. Provide occasional supplemental summer water without keeping roots constantly moist.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil. Use a raised planting area where soil is heavy or drainage is poor.
Mature size: 6–8 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide.
Bloom: Heaviest in late winter and spring, with scattered flowers possible into fall.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; frost or severe stress may cause leaf loss.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with suitable growing conditions.