Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade but develops best with abundant sunlight.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix. Water deeply and regularly during establishment; once established, irrigate deeply and infrequently, allowing the upper soil to dry between waterings. Provide supplemental water during prolonged summer heat.
Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils, including alkaline soils, provided drainage is adequate. Avoid persistently waterlogged conditions.
Mature size: Typically 40–60 feet tall and 40–60 feet wide; may grow larger with ample water and space.
Bloom: Late spring to early summer, typically May through June in Phoenix.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen to briefly deciduous in Phoenix; leaf loss increases with cold or drought.
Growth rate: Fast, especially with adequate irrigation.