Light: Full sun; best growth and flowering with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during establishment. Once established, allow soil to dry between deep irrigations; supplemental summer watering supports a fuller canopy in Phoenix heat.
Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils, including moderately alkaline soils, provided drainage is adequate.
Mature size: Typically 40–60 feet tall and 40–60 feet wide; may grow larger under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Late spring to early summer, typically May–June in Phoenix; timing varies with weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen to briefly deciduous in Phoenix; may lose foliage in late winter or spring, especially after frost.
Growth rate: Fast, often several feet per year with adequate water and warmth.