Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water needs; irrigate deeply when the upper 2–3 inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and establishment.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; tolerates mildly alkaline soil but may develop iron chlorosis in highly alkaline conditions.
Mature size: 15–25 feet tall with support and approximately 6–10 feet wide; easily maintained smaller with pruning.
Bloom: Spring through fall, often in flushes; flowering may slow during extreme summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; frost can damage foliage and stems.