Retain in the landscape for coastal protection where present. Used for dune restoration.

Three species occur in Florida. Please plant your local variety. Wildflower garden where it is very showy in late summer/early fall.

May be semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants which makes it challenging to grow. Best planted near a potential host such as an oak. May die back in winter in northern parts of its range, Hedge plant, wildlife plant. Large shrub which can be trained as a tree in the right conditions. Crown is narrow and irregular and the trunks and branches are crooked or twisting.

Night blooming, fragrant.