Other Uses . Trees are often planted for shade or beautification along roads. The bark contains tannins and a reddish gum. Also, it can be used to make a poison. Silviculture Propagation .
Seeds are small, greenish-brown, elliptical to round, flat and have a hard, smooth seedcoat.
In the nursery, seed should be sown in containers or beds. Seedling growth is favored by loose soil, sufficient soil moisture, full sunlight and the absence of weeds. Healthy seedlings produce a thick, long taproot. After two months in the nursery containerized or bare-root seedlings should be transplanted to the field. Propagation is also possible by stem or root cutting and stump sprouts.