Light: Full sun for best flowering; light afternoon shade can help in Phoenix. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply and regularly during establishment. Once established, let the upper few inches of soil dry between deep waterings. Provide supplemental summer irrigation for healthy foliage and flowering.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay soils if drainage is adequate. Phoenix’s highly alkaline soils may cause iron deficiency.
Mature size: 20–30 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide.
Bloom: Pale pink flower clusters from early summer into late summer; flowering may slow during extreme heat or drought.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and suitable soil.