Conocarpus erectus
SILVER BUTTONWOOD, BUTTON MANGROVE
Combretaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Tropical Africa, USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

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Conocarpus erectus
SILVER BUTTONWOOD, BUTTON MANGROVE
Combretaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple or white

Flowering Time: Any time of the year


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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