Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; avoid intense western exposure and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate water use; irrigate deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and establishment, and reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; avoid waterlogged conditions. Strongly alkaline soil may cause iron deficiency.
Mature size: 15–25 feet tall with support and approximately 6–10 feet wide; easily maintained smaller with pruning.
Bloom: Primarily spring through fall, with flowering potentially slowing during extreme summer heat or winter cold.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; frost may damage foliage or cause partial leaf drop.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate warmth, water and nutrition.