Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade and protection from reflected pavement or wall heat are beneficial in Phoenix.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply across the root zone and allow the upper soil to dry between waterings. Young trees need more frequent watering; established trees require supplemental summer irrigation in Phoenix.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates some alkalinity but may develop iron chlorosis in highly alkaline soil. Avoid waterlogged locations.
Mature size: Typically 20–35 feet tall and 25–40 feet wide.
Bloom: Late spring through summer, with flowering affected by extreme heat and water stress.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Fast with adequate water and favorable conditions.