Light: Full sun; thrives in Phoenix heat with adequate irrigation.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during establishment. Once established, allow the upper soil to dry between deep irrigations; supplemental summer water maintains a healthy crown. Avoid constantly wet soil.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline soils. Avoid poorly drained sites and prolonged saturation.
Mature size: Typically 40–60 feet tall and 20–40 feet wide; very old specimens may grow taller.
Bloom: Mature palms generally bloom in spring to early summer; male and female flowers occur on separate trees.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; faster with adequate water and nutrition.