Light: Full sun; allow ample space for canopy development.
Water: Moderate water needs. Water deeply and regularly during establishment. Once established, irrigate deeply beneath and beyond the canopy, allowing the upper soil to dry between waterings. Increase irrigation during prolonged summer heat; avoid frequent, shallow watering.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, and alkaline soils. Avoid persistent saturation and planting over poorly draining caliche without addressing drainage.
Mature size: Typically 30–40 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide; may grow larger under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in early spring, usually before the leaves emerge.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water.