SILVER BUTTONWOOD

Conocarpus erectus ‘sericeus’

To 20 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

Spreading, low-branching, dense shrub or

small tree  with evergreen, silver leaves.

Clusters of tiny flowers are followed by decorative, button-like, woody brown cones. 

May be used as a specimen or shade tree or tall clipped hedge. 

Excellent wildlife attractor.