Light: Full sun to light shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix, especially for young trees.
Water: Deep, regular watering during active growth and fruiting; let the upper few inches of soil dry between irrigations. Increase watering during extreme summer heat and reduce in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral soil is preferred. Avoid waterlogged soil and monitor for nutrient deficiencies in Phoenix’s alkaline soils.
Mature size: Approximately 15–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide; can be maintained at 8–12 feet with pruning.
Bloom: Primarily spring through early summer; additional flowering flushes may occur in warm weather. Fruit typically ripens from late summer into fall, depending on flowering time.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may shed leaves during cold weather or environmental stress.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate warmth, irrigation and nutrition.