Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade, but grows more densely and flowers best in sun.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then allow soil to dry between irrigations. Provide occasional deep summer irrigation in Phoenix and more regular watering during establishment.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid persistently wet or poorly drained sites.
Mature size: Typically 10–15 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide; may grow larger with age and supplemental irrigation.
Bloom: Primarily spring, with occasional scattered blooms at other times in warm weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on irrigation and growing conditions.