Light: Full sun; light afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near hot walls or pavement.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Irrigate more often during extreme summer heat and establishment; avoid constantly moist soil.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates alkaline soil. Use raised beds or containers where heavy clay or caliche restricts drainage.
Mature size: Typically 3–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, depending on cultivar and conditions.
Bloom: Primarily winter through spring in Phoenix, with occasional flowering at other times.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate.