Light: Full sun; thrives in intense Phoenix heat and reflected sunlight.
Water: Very low water once established; established plants often thrive on rainfall alone. Water deeply but infrequently during establishment, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Occasional deep summer watering can help during prolonged drought.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline and caliche soils where drainage is adequate. Avoid persistently wet soil.
Mature size: Typically 4–8 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide; occasionally reaches 10–12 feet tall under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Primarily spring, with additional flowering after summer monsoon rains or other favorable moisture periods.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; may shed some foliage during severe drought.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on rainfall and establishment conditions.