Understory tree, use as a background plant or screen.

Specimen shrub. Fine foliage. Does well adjacent to structures or woods.

Shade tree where falling/fallen nuts will not be a problem.

Some literature sources suggest that this species may have some salt tolerance as it apparently grows along the upper edges of some salt marshes, but so far as we have seen recorded, not in Florida. Moist/wet wildflower garden.

Wildflower garden, groundcover

Used extensively in Indian cultures. Fruits are very high in Vitamin C. Casual settings, wetland edge or screen plant. Rain gardens and bioswales. Long bloom period.