Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and while establishing; reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; tolerates alkaline soil but performs poorly in persistently soggy conditions.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and 8–15 feet wide if left unpruned.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring, flowering on the previous season’s growth.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; may lose foliage or suffer stem damage during hard freezes.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.