Light: Full sun to partial shade; in Phoenix, morning sun with afternoon shade helps prevent summer leaf scorch.
Water: Moderate water; water deeply and let the upper few inches of soil dry between irrigations. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil amended with compost; avoid soggy conditions. Phoenix’s alkaline soils may cause iron chlorosis.
Mature size: Typically 8–15 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide if unpruned; can be maintained smaller with selective pruning.
Bloom: Repeatedly from spring through fall in warm weather; flowering may slow during extreme heat or winter cold.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves or suffer stem dieback during Zone 9b freezes.
Growth rate: Fast with warmth and adequate moisture; slower during cool weather.