Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade but develops its best form in direct sunlight.
Water: Low water once established; deep, infrequent irrigation improves growth and canopy density. Water young trees regularly during establishment, allowing soil to dry between soakings.
Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils, including alkaline desert soils; good drainage is important.
Mature size: Typically 20–30 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide; may grow larger with age and ample water.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring, with occasional flowering at other times.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation; slower under very dry conditions.