Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade is helpful in Phoenix, especially near heat-reflecting walls. Best flowering with at least 6 hours of sun.
Water: Moderate water needs; irrigate deeply and let the upper few inches of soil dry between waterings. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and establishment; reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost. Tolerates sandy or loamy soils; avoid waterlogged soil and address drainage problems in compacted desert soils.
Mature size: Typically 20–40 feet long and 10–20 feet wide with support; may grow larger in favorable, frost-free conditions.
Bloom: Primarily winter through early spring; frost can damage flower buds and shorten the display.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves or suffer stem dieback during Phoenix freezes.
Growth rate: Fast with warmth, adequate water, and suitable soil.