Light: Full sun; performs best with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water: Drought tolerant once established, but develops a fuller canopy with deep, infrequent irrigation. Water young trees regularly during establishment; increase irrigation during extreme summer heat and allow soil to partially dry between waterings.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates alkaline soils and a range of soil textures. Avoid persistently wet soil and planting too deeply.
Mature size: Typically 30–40 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide; may grow larger with age and favorable conditions.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in early spring; grown primarily for foliage and shade.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous; leaf drop may occur late in Phoenix’s mild winters.
Growth rate: Moderate; growth improves with appropriate irrigation and establishment care.