Green Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
Also known as: Buttonwood · Buttonbush
The only native coastal hedge rated for direct saltwater exposure in SWFL.
Southwest Florida
Growing Green Buttonwood in SWFL
Green Buttonwood is a Florida native with exceptional salt and wind tolerance — it grows naturally in mangrove transition zones and along tidal flats. As a hedge, it creates dense, durable screening even in direct salt spray. Available as standard tree form or hedge form.
Plant Specifications
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Water Needs | Low to moderate — tolerates wet feet and drought |
| Salt Tolerance | Very high — one of the most salt-tolerant species in FL |
| Cold Hardiness | Zone 9b |
| Mature Height | 3G: bush form / 45G: 12–14ft standard tree |
| Mature Spread | 6–10ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Frequently Asked Questions
For direct waterfront and seawall locations, Green Buttonwood and Silver Buttonwood are among the best options in SWFL. Their native habitat is essentially the shoreline — they evolved specifically for the salt, wind, and wet/dry cycles of coastal Florida.
Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus 'Sericeus') is a silver-leaved cultivar of the same species. Silver Buttonwood has slightly lower salt tolerance but is highly prized for its ornamental silver-grey foliage. Both are excellent coastal choices.
Green Buttonwood is in stock.
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