Listed as Endangered by the State of Florida and the USFWS.  This is a rare plant and should only be acquired from reputable plant nurseries with proper licensing. Border or foundation plant.

In Australia, pond apple is a Weed of National Significance. It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts. Specimen plant or mass planting in wet soils.

Basal rosette has weedy appearance. Roadside plantings or meadow.

Specimen plant or background plant in moist informal garden. This is a mid-sized bunching grass until the flower stalk shoots up in the fall. Then it sports a tall silvery plume that gradually turns to light brown.

Specimen tree where its sweeping branches and scarlet fall color can be appreciated. Shade tree.