Light: Full sun to light shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially for young trees. Avoid intense reflected heat.
Water: Water deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry before watering again. Irrigate more frequently during extreme summer heat and less in winter; containers need closer monitoring. Keep water away from the trunk.
Soil: Well-drained soil; sandy loam is ideal. Avoid soggy sites and planting too deeply. Phoenix’s alkaline soils may require correction of nutrient deficiencies.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide; dwarf rootstocks and container culture keep trees smaller.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring, with additional flowering possible during warm weather. Fruit generally ripens from fall through spring.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate.