Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Silver Buttonwood is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Extremely drought and flood tolerant once established (12 months). Designed for coastal mangrove transition zones — tolerates both drought and periodic salt water flooding. Irrigation only during establishment.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer
Schedule: February and September. Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer.
Tolerancia a la Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 8–20 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 6–12 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- medium
- Demanda de Agua
- 2/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 6/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Silver Buttonwood grow in South Florida?
Silver Buttonwood has a medium growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Silver Buttonwood safe for pets?
Yes, Silver Buttonwood is considered pet-safe. Non-toxic to dogs and cats.
How much water does Silver Buttonwood need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Silver Buttonwood is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Silver Buttonwood tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Silver Buttonwood has high salt tolerance (10/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Silver Buttonwood available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Silver Buttonwood is classified as: protected. Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit. DERM preferred coastal species.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Florida native — protected. Coastal buffer preferred species.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Native — protected. Coastal waterfront standard species.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Native — protected. Required in Collier coastal landscape buffers.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Critical Keys native. ROGO native vegetation credit.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guía del Condado →Siempre verifique los requisitos actuales del condado antes de la instalación.
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