Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; tolerates partial shade. Avoid reflected heat and hot west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply and regularly during Phoenix summers, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Water more frequently during establishment and reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Adaptable to many well-drained soils, including alkaline soil; benefits from compost and organic mulch kept away from the stems.
Mature size: Typically 30–50 feet tall with support and 5–10 feet wide; can spread farther if left unpruned.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring to early summer.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Fast once established with adequate moisture.