Light: Full sun for best fruiting; protection from intense western afternoon sun benefits young trees in Phoenix.
Water: Deep, regular irrigation; wet the root zone 2–3 feet deep and allow the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and less in winter; keep water away from the trunk.
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam preferred; tolerates other soils with good drainage. Phoenix’s alkaline soils may require micronutrient management. Avoid soggy soil and planting too deeply.
Mature size: Approximately 12–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide on vigorous rootstock; smaller on dwarfing rootstock or with pruning.
Bloom: Fragrant flowers in late winter to spring; fruit generally ripens in spring, often March–May in Phoenix, depending on weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate; potentially vigorous with suitable irrigation and nutrition.