Light: Full sun, ideally at least 6–8 hours daily; light late-afternoon shade can reduce stress in extreme Phoenix heat.
Water: Deep, regular irrigation during active growth, especially while fruit develops and during summer heat. Allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings, but do not let the root zone dry completely. Reduce watering during dormancy.
Soil: Well-drained loam or sandy loam. Avoid waterlogged soil and poorly drained caliche basins. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Approximately 15–20 feet tall and wide, depending on rootstock; can be maintained around 8–12 feet with regular pruning.
Bloom: Pink blossoms in late winter to early spring, often February–March in Phoenix; fruit generally ripens in late spring to early summer.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation and nutrition.