Light: Full sun to partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix, especially for young trees and container plants.
Water: Water deeply, then allow the upper 2–3 inches of soil to dry before watering again. Irrigate more frequently during extreme summer heat and less in winter; containers require closer monitoring. Avoid prolonged drought and soggy soil.
Soil: Well-drained soil; slightly acidic conditions are preferred. Use a freely draining citrus potting mix in containers. Phoenix’s alkaline soils may require micronutrient management.
Mature size: Typically 10–15 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide in the ground; commonly maintained at 4–6 feet in containers with pruning.
Bloom: Heaviest bloom usually occurs in spring, with additional flowering possible throughout warm weather; flowers and ripening fruit may appear together.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate with adequate warmth, irrigation, and citrus fertilizer.