Light: Full sun; thrives in Phoenix heat.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply and allow soil to dry between irrigations; occasional deep summer watering supports a fuller canopy. Newly planted trees need more frequent watering while establishing.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid persistent saturation.
Mature size: 20–30 feet tall and 20–30 feet wide; occasionally larger under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Abundant spring blooms, typically March through May in Phoenix.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous; sheds leaves during drought or cold, while blue-green bark remains attractive year-round.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate moisture; slower under very dry conditions.