Light: Full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially for young trees and container plants.
Water: Water deeply, then allow the upper few inches of soil to dry. Established in-ground trees generally need watering every 7–14 days in summer and every 3–4 weeks in winter, adjusted for soil and weather. Young trees and containers need more frequent watering; keep water away from the trunk.
Soil: Well-drained soil; sandy loam preferred. Tolerates Phoenix’s alkaline soils with appropriate nutrition, but avoid standing water, poorly drained clay, and planting too deeply.
Mature size: Usually 6–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide; size varies with rootstock and pruning. Dwarf or container-grown trees often remain 4–6 feet tall.
Bloom: Main bloom occurs in late winter through spring, with occasional repeat flowering. Fruit typically ripens in fall and winter and may continue into spring.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate.