Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade helps protect foliage from intense Phoenix summer heat, especially near west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply and let the upper soil dry between waterings. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and alkaline soils. Improve compacted soil and avoid persistently soggy roots.
Mature size: Typically 15–25 feet tall and wide with support; may reach 30 feet or more in favorable conditions.
Bloom: Primarily late summer through fall, with intermittent flowering from spring in warm, protected locations.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; semi-evergreen or deciduous during colder Phoenix winters.
Growth rate: Fast with warmth and regular irrigation.