Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade and protection from reflected heat are beneficial in Phoenix.
Water: Water deeply while establishing. Once established, allow soil to dry partially between deep irrigations; provide supplemental summer water in Phoenix.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline conditions but struggles in waterlogged or heavily compacted soil.
Mature size: 15–30 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide; can be maintained smaller with pruning.
Bloom: Primarily spring through early summer, with occasional scattered blooms in mild weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Fast with adequate water and suitable temperatures.