Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls and pavement.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply and allow the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat; not a low-water desert shrub.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay and alkaline conditions if drainage is adequate. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, potentially larger if left unpruned.
Bloom: Late spring to early summer; frequent shearing reduces flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate; faster with adequate irrigation and favorable soil conditions.