Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply and let soil dry between irrigations. Provide occasional deep watering during prolonged Phoenix summer heat; avoid frequent shallow watering.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline soil but dislikes persistently wet roots.
Mature size: Typically 8–15 feet tall and wide; occasionally reaches 20 feet under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Late winter to spring, generally February–April.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; faster with establishment irrigation and favorable conditions.