Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred in Phoenix; avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls and pavement.
Water: Moderate to regular water; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Increase watering during extreme heat and fruit development; avoid constantly soggy soil.
Soil: Well-drained loam preferred; tolerates varied soils but may develop nutrient deficiencies in strongly alkaline conditions. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Approximately 15–25 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide; can be maintained smaller with pruning after harvest.
Bloom: Fragrant flowers appear in fall through early winter; fruit generally ripens in spring, depending on weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate; growth slows with extreme heat, insufficient water, or poor soil conditions.