Nuts are edible. Makes a good background tree and can be used as a specimen in large landscapes. Prefers moist, well drained soil. Does not like saline soils. Needs summer water.
Trees are hardy.
Grows well in inland valley. Propagated from seed or cuttings. Young trees tend to be more narrow and upright in habit. Slow to medium rate of growth. Medium texture in leaf but somewhat coarse when deciduous because of stout stems and large buds.