Light: Full sun; young trees benefit from afternoon shade during Phoenix summers. Avoid sites exposed to intense reflected heat.
Water: Moderate to high in Phoenix; water deeply and regularly during hot weather and fruit development. Allow the upper few inches of soil to dry between irrigations; reduce watering after leaf drop.
Soil: Well-drained loam preferred; tolerates clay and moderately alkaline soil if drainage is adequate. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 20–30 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide; very old trees can grow larger.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring; fruit typically ripens from late spring into early summer, depending on cultivar and weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.