Light: Full sun to partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix. Avoid intensely hot, west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply and allow the upper several inches of soil to dry between waterings. Established plants tolerate some drought but need supplemental summer irrigation.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, and moderately alkaline soils. Avoid persistently wet roots.
Mature size: Typically 6–12 feet tall and wide; size varies by cultivar and pruning. Can be trained upright on a sturdy support.
Bloom: Clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by berries that color in fall and often persist into winter.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in Phoenix.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.