Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade and protection from reflected heat are beneficial in Phoenix.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during establishment and Phoenix summers. Let the upper few inches of soil dry between waterings. Established plants tolerate some drought but look best with consistent moisture.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; tolerates sandy or loamy soils. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the canes.
Mature size: Typically 15–20 feet tall and 8–15 feet wide; size varies with irrigation and growing conditions.
Bloom: Flowers very rarely and unpredictably, often after many decades; not grown for blooms.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild conditions; may shed foliage during drought or after frost.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate warmth and irrigation; slower under dry conditions.