Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix. Avoid intense reflected heat and exposed west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate to regular water; irrigate deeply when the upper 1–2 inches of soil dry. Increase watering frequency during extreme heat without leaving soil soggy.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from stems; highly alkaline soil may cause iron deficiency.
Mature size: 10–15 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide with support; size can be controlled by pruning.
Bloom: Spring through fall under favorable conditions, often slowing or pausing during Phoenix’s hottest summer weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen in mild winters; may become deciduous after cold weather or environmental stress.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and protection from extreme heat.