Grewia occidentalis
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; tolerates more sun with adequate irrigation. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water needs in Phoenix. Water deeply, then allow the upper few inches of soil to dry. Irrigate more frequently during extreme summer heat and establishment; reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soils. Avoid persistently wet soil. Apply organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and wide as a shrub; can reach 12 feet or more if unpruned.
Bloom: Primarily spring through fall, often in flushes; flowering may slow during extreme heat or cold.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; may lose leaves during cold spells or drought stress.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate warmth and irrigation.