Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; avoid harsh western exposure and reflected heat from walls or pavement.
Water: Moderate to regular water; irrigate deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry. Needs more frequent watering during Phoenix summers, especially in containers; avoid soggy soil.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from stems.
Mature size: 15–25 feet tall with support and 6–10 feet wide; easily maintained smaller with pruning.
Bloom: Heavy seasonal bloom in late winter to early spring; cool winter temperatures encourage bud formation.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild conditions; may lose foliage after frost or severe heat stress.
Growth rate: Fast with adequate moisture and protection from extreme heat.