In Thailand it is planted along coastlines to produce the poles used in building fish traps as well as fuelwood. In the Dominican Republic, it has been used to reclaim stripmine lands. Egyptians plant the trees along the coast to Protect houses from the wind and salt spray. Germplasm Reported from the Australian Center of Diversity, beefwood, or cvs thereof, is reported to tolerate calcareous soils, drought, granitic soils, poor soil, salt and salt spray, sand, waterlogging, and wind. It is sensitive to fire, grazing, and, in early stages, weed competition.
Older trees are problems in hurricanes.
It is one of the most fire-sensitive of the Casaurina species. Distribution Said to be indigenous from Indonesia and Malaysia to India and Sri Lanka and to north and northeast Australia, the Australian Pine is now one of the most common trees on frost-free beaches anywhere in the world. In Hawaii seeds are broadcast in spring and covered with less than 1 cm soil. Mulching is not required. Irrigation may be needed during dry periods over the first three years.