Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix. Water deeply and regularly while establishing; once established, irrigate deeply but infrequently, increasing frequency during extreme summer heat. Allow upper soil layers to dry between waterings.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, and alkaline soils. Avoid chronically saturated conditions.
Mature size: 40–60 feet tall and 35–50 feet wide; cultivar and growing conditions affect size.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in late summer to early fall, followed by papery, winged seeds.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; leaf retention varies with winter temperatures and cultivar.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.