Light: Full sun; thrives in intense Phoenix heat and reflected sunlight.
Water: Very low water once established; rainfall is often sufficient. Water deeply but infrequently during establishment, allowing soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Occasional summer irrigation can maintain fuller foliage.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline and caliche soils where drainage is adequate.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide; occasionally larger with favorable conditions.
Bloom: Primarily spring, with additional flowering after summer monsoon rains or other significant rainfall.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen under favorable conditions; may shed leaves during prolonged drought.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on rainfall and supplemental water.