Silver Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus 'Sericeus'
Also known as: Silver Buttonwood · Silvertop Buttonwood
Silver-grey foliage with outstanding coastal tolerance — a coastal estate signature.
Southwest Florida
Growing Silver Buttonwood in SWFL
Silver Buttonwood is the ornamental cultivar of Florida native Conocarpus erectus. Its striking silver-grey foliage provides a color contrast unlike any other salt-tolerant hedge species in SWFL. Excellent for coastal properties where other silver-foliaged plants would fail. Slightly lower salt tolerance than Green Buttonwood, but still one of the top coastal performers.
Plant Specifications
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Water Needs | Low to moderate — tolerates wet feet and drought |
| Salt Tolerance | High — coastal-rated (not direct beachfront) |
| Cold Hardiness | Zone 9b |
| Mature Height | 8–15ft |
| Mature Spread | 6–10ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Silver Buttonwood performs well within half a mile of the Gulf and in protected waterfront settings. For seawall locations directly at the water's edge, Green Buttonwood is the safer choice. Silver Buttonwood shines in the second or third row of coastal plantings where the silver foliage reads as a strong visual contrast layer.
Yes — Conocarpus erectus 'Sericeus' is a cultivar selected from the native Green Buttonwood. It retains the native species' coastal hardiness and qualifies as a Florida native for most county planting programs and Babcock Ranch requirements.
Silver Buttonwood is in stock.
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