Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; intense afternoon sun and reflected heat can scorch fronds.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix. Water deeply and regularly during hot weather, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter; avoid soggy soil.
Soil: Well-drained soil with some organic matter. Tolerates sandy or loamy soils; alkaline desert soils may contribute to nutrient deficiencies.
Mature size: Typically 6–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide; multiple-trunk groupings may spread wider.
Bloom: Small flower clusters appear in spring to early summer on mature palms.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow.