Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near heat-reflecting walls.
Water: Moderate water for best growth and flowering. Water deeply, then allow the upper soil to dry; irrigate more often during extreme summer heat and less in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soils and some alkalinity. Avoid persistently wet soil.
Mature size: Typically 8–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide; frost and pruning may keep it smaller.
Bloom: Primarily fall into early winter; flowering may continue longer during mild, frost-free weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; semi-evergreen or deciduous during colder Phoenix winters.
Growth rate: Fast with adequate warmth and irrigation.