Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid reflected heat and hot west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix. Water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil begin to dry; maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting without waterlogging.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the stem.
Mature size: Typically 15–30 feet long, spreading 6–15 feet or more depending on support and pruning.
Bloom: Primarily spring through fall, with flowering and fruit set often reduced during extreme summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves or suffer dieback during Phoenix freezes.
Growth rate: Fast in warm weather with adequate water and nutrients.