Both male and female plants required for pollination and seed set. Specimen tree.  Screen.

Use along streams or edges of retention areas. Can be a screen or specimen tree in moist areas. Blooms better in moderate to high light settings.

Edible, very hot fruits

Wind pollinated.  Dioecious.  According to Huegel (2010), the flowers attract insects. Plant tree in areas where fallen fruit will not be an issue.

Primarily useful for coastal restoration projects.

Specimen shrub.  Thorniness makes it a good property edge hedge.