🌳 Green Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
A versatile native tree or shrub with smooth gray bark and glossy green leaves. Tolerant of salt, wind, and drought, it’s a durable choice for coastal landscapes and screening.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Florida & Caribbean
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Low once established; highly drought and salt tolerant
📏 Size: 15–40 ft tall, 10–20 ft wide (smaller when pruned as shrub)
🌸 Bloom Time: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring-summer
🪴 Landscape Use: Excellent for hedges, windbreaks, shade trees, or coastal plantings
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Plant with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop Soil Builder to enrich sandy soils and encourage strong root development. Perfect for ensuring long-term success in tough coastal or urban sites.