Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix, especially while young. Avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls and paving.
Water: Water deeply, then let the upper 2–3 inches of soil dry before watering again. Increase frequency during extreme summer heat; reduce in winter. Avoid constantly wet roots.
Soil: Well-drained soil, preferably slightly acidic. In heavy soil, plant on a broad raised mound. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically maintained at 6–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide with light pruning; may grow larger in favorable conditions.
Bloom: Usually late winter through spring; frost can damage flowers. Fruit generally ripens in summer to early fall, depending on local conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; cold stress can cause leaf drop.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, with growth in seasonal flushes.