Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near heat-reflecting walls.
Water: Deep, regular watering during establishment; afterward, allow the upper several inches of soil to dry between irrigations. Established plants tolerate some drought but need supplemental summer water in Phoenix.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and moderately alkaline soils. Avoid persistently wet or poorly drained locations.
Mature size: Typically 8–12 feet tall and wide; can reach 15 feet in favorable conditions. Dwarf cultivars remain substantially smaller.
Bloom: Late spring through summer, with timing influenced by heat, irrigation, and pruning.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate; slower under dry conditions.