Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade, but develops a denser canopy in full sun.
Water: Low water once established. In Phoenix, water deeply approximately every 2–4 weeks during summer, allowing soil to dry between irrigations; reduce watering substantially in cooler weather. Newly planted trees need more frequent irrigation.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, and alkaline soils, including heavier soils when drainage is adequate.
Mature size: Typically 20–30 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide in Phoenix landscapes; can grow larger with age and favorable conditions.
Bloom: Late spring through summer, sometimes into early fall; flowering often follows rain or irrigation.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; may lose some foliage during unusually cold weather.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; somewhat faster with appropriate deep irrigation.