Light: Full sun; at least 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for good nut production.
Water: High water needs in Phoenix. Irrigate deeply across the expanding root zone, increasing frequency during extreme heat. Maintain consistent moisture during summer nut development without waterlogging; reduce watering after leaf drop.
Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil; deep loam is ideal. Tolerates alkaline soil but may develop zinc or iron deficiencies. Avoid shallow soil, poor drainage, and salt accumulation.
Mature size: Typically 60–80 feet tall and 40–60 feet wide; potentially larger with age and favorable conditions.
Bloom: Inconspicuous flowers in spring, generally April–May; nuts typically mature in October–November in the Phoenix area.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and nutrition.