Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is helpful near reflective walls or paving in Phoenix.
Water: Moderate water. Water deeply, then allow the upper soil to dry before watering again. Established plants tolerate some drought but need regular summer irrigation in Phoenix.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils, including moderately alkaline conditions. Avoid persistently soggy soil.
Mature size: Usually 10–15 feet tall and wide; may reach 20 feet or more when unpruned and grown as a tree.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers typically appear in late summer to fall.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; may lose some leaves after frost or prolonged cold.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.