Light: Full sun; avoid intensely reflected heat from west-facing walls and pavement.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix. Irrigate deeply across the root zone, wetting soil approximately 2–3 feet deep, then allow partial drying between waterings. Young trees need more frequent irrigation.
Soil: Well-drained loam preferred; tolerates clay and moderately alkaline soil if drainage is adequate. Avoid waterlogged or highly saline soil.
Mature size: Typically 40–60 feet tall and 25–40 feet wide; often smaller under stressful desert conditions.
Bloom: Inconspicuous flowers may appear in late winter to early spring before the leaves; flowering is not a notable feature.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.