Light: Full sun; provide ample space for the canopy to develop.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply and regularly during establishment, then infrequently, allowing soil to dry between irrigations. Supplemental deep watering during prolonged summer heat supports canopy health.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, and alkaline soils, but avoid persistently wet conditions.
Mature size: Typically 20–30 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide in Phoenix landscapes; may grow larger under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Small flowers typically appear in late winter through spring; flowering can be sparse or irregular in Phoenix.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; faster with appropriate irrigation during establishment.