Light: Full sun to light shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is beneficial near hot west-facing walls in Phoenix.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply and let the upper few inches of soil dry between waterings. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat; established plants tolerate some drought.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost. Tolerates alkaline soil, but avoid waterlogged conditions and keep mulch away from the crown.
Mature size: 15–20 feet tall and wide, potentially reaching 30 feet or more with support and favorable conditions.
Bloom: Blooms once annually in early to mid-spring, typically March–April in Phoenix, with timing influenced by winter temperatures.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; may lose some foliage during cold weather or drought stress.
Growth rate: Fast once established.