Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade or bright filtered light. Protect from intense Phoenix afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water deeply when the upper inch of soil begins to dry, and reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil amended with organic matter; slightly acidic soil is preferred. Mulch the root zone while keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide in favorable frost-free conditions; often smaller in Phoenix or containers.
Bloom: Repeatedly from late spring through fall in warm conditions; flowering may slow during extreme heat or cool weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; cold stress can cause leaf drop and dieback.
Growth rate: Moderate in warm weather with adequate moisture and nutrition; slower under Phoenix heat or cold stress.