It is a very vigorous tree, surviving in a wide range of conditions. Since it is a native of the Florida Keys, it requires a warm location. I have planted this tree at my last two homes. They grew very fast. If planted in fast draining soil and fertilized frequently, the results should be good.
Propagation usually is by cuttings.
This may be the dwarf variety which is available from the Bahamas. This tree has a lot of potential. Ken Devos Ft. The bucida like, in fact in my experience, demands full sun. It grows in the hottest, starkest environments in the Caribbean.