Shade tree. It is known for its smooth light gray bark. Its leaves turn yellow and then light brown remaining on the tree until nearly spring and providing interest to the winter landscape. If you are privileged to have this tree in the landscape, retain and protect it.

This is a Florida endemic listed by the USFWS and the State of Florida as Endangered.  Please acquire only from reputable sources that have the proper permits. Groundcover in dry coastal settings.

Invasive in many parts of the world.  It is either a blessing or a pest in Florida depending on where it is. Good addition to a freedom lawn.

Specimen plant, thicket, or natural background plantings.

Wildflower garden.

Grow as an emergent along pond or lake edges or in aquatic gardens.

Pitchers (leaves) are mostly green with red coloration near the upper parts. Bog gardens.

Restoration of savannas. Curiosity in the wildflower garden.