Light: Full sun; allow ample space for canopy development.
Water: Moderate water needs; not a low-water desert tree. Water deeply and broadly beneath and beyond the canopy, letting the upper soil dry between irrigations. Newly planted trees need more frequent watering; established trees need regular deep irrigation during Phoenix summers.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, and moderately alkaline conditions. Avoid persistently wet soil and poorly drained planting sites.
Mature size: Typically 35–40 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide; may grow larger under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers appear in late winter to early spring, before or as leaves emerge.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.