GREEN BUTTONWOOD

Conocarpus erectus

40 to 50 feet

Fast rate of growth, once established

Full sun to very light shade

Excellent salt and drought tolerance. Will tolerate wet soil, if it’s saline

Zones 10 to 11

An erect tree with a spreading crown and evergreen, leathery, dark green leaves.

Clusters of tiny yellow-green flowers are followed by

decorative, button-like, woody brown cones. 

Excellent wildlife attractor.