Planted in Florida as a popular ornamental, the tree does not exhibit its natural regal form, but is still aesthetically pleasing. One reason for the popularity of this species is its relative salt tolerance. It may be planted successfully in oceanside areas. In the northern United States it is useful as a roadside planting where highways are salted for ice removal. The shrub-like branching and stocky habit makes the species ideal for living screens and barriers.
Individual specimens provide a focal point for confined planters, oriental gardens and entrances.
They are stout and sharp pointed, when compared with other pines of Florida. Guide to Southern Trees. Inc. New York. Herman Kurz and Robert K Godfrey. Trees of Northern Florida.