Light: Full sun to partial shade; in Phoenix, provide afternoon shade, especially for young plants, and avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during hot weather, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development; reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral soil is preferred. Tolerates some alkalinity, but Phoenix soils may cause nutrient deficiencies.
Mature size: Typically 10–20 feet tall and 8–15 feet wide; can be maintained at 6–10 feet with pruning.
Bloom: Primarily spring through early summer, with additional flowering possible during warm weather; fruit generally ripens several months after flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves after cold exposure in Phoenix.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate warmth, irrigation, and nutrition.