While it is related to chestnuts, its not generally subject to chestnut blight, and if it gets it, will likely recover. Natural settings as a small shade tree or large shrub.

Retain if in the landscape. Can be used as a specimen plant in areas not subject to root disturbance.

Use in moist areas as a wildflower. It is semi-woody, and if given adequate moisture can be a specimen plant.

Specimen tree. Use only where roots will be undisturbed.

Small specimen tree or an understory tree.

Fragrant. Understory tree in moist areas.

Forming a thicket for wildlife protection.

This is one of the world's most widespread species. Multiple subspecies exist  within Florida with two being widespread. Because of its tolerance of acidic soils, this is sometimes used for reclamation of acidic soil areas. Adapted to relatively frequent fire. Groundcover. This is one of the few ferns that can handle sun. Height will depend on variety with bracken ferns from South Florida typically being much larger than those from further north.