Light: Full sun; light afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix’s hottest exposures. Avoid intense reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Newly planted specimens need more frequent irrigation, especially during summer.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates alkaline soil. Avoid soggy clay and planting where irrigation water collects.
Mature size: 1–2 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring in Phoenix, with occasional flowers during other mild periods.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate.