Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; protect from intense western sun and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate to high water in Phoenix; water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil begin to dry. Keep the root zone evenly moist, not soggy; reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide; varies by cultivar, pruning, container size, and frost exposure.
Bloom: Repeated blooms from spring through fall in warm conditions; flowering may slow during extreme summer heat and winter cold.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may drop leaves or suffer stem dieback during Phoenix cold snaps.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with warm temperatures, adequate moisture, and regular feeding.