Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade, but develops best in open, sunny locations.
Water: Drought tolerant once established, but benefits from deep irrigation during Phoenix summers. Let the upper soil dry between waterings; water newly planted palms more frequently while roots establish.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid persistently soggy conditions.
Mature size: Typically 40–60 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide; may grow taller with age and favorable conditions.
Bloom: Mature palms produce large, branching flower clusters in late spring to early summer, followed by small black fruits.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate; faster with adequate water and slower under dry conditions.