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Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus) growing in South Florida
Florida NativeFFL QualifiedGrade Florida

Silver Buttonwood — South Florida Plant Guide

Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus

Family: Combretaceae · Shrub

Itilizasyon Peyizaj

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Etikèt Estil

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Gid Kwasans pou Sid Florid

Bezwen Limyè

Full Sun

Bezwen Dlo

Low — 2/10

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.

Tè ak Fètilizasyon

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Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer

Schedule: February and September. Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer.

Tolerans Sèl

High (10/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Wotè Matire
8–20 ft
Lajè Matire
6–12 ft
Vitès Kwasans
medium
Bezwen Dlo
2/10
Nòt Florida
Florida
Pri Enstalasyon
$$
Zòn USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estati FLEPPC
None
Nòt Iguàn
6/10

Kote pou Achte nan Sid Florid

Jwenn Silver Buttonwood nan pepinyè Sid Florid — verifye disponiblite ak pri nan pepinyè pre ou.

Kesyon Souvan Poze

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.

Disponiblite pa Konte nan Sid Florid

Miami-Dade County

Protected

Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit. DERM preferred coastal species.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

Wè Gid Konte →

Broward County

Protected

Florida native — protected. Coastal buffer preferred species.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

Wè Gid Konte →

Palm Beach County

Protected

Native — protected. Coastal waterfront standard species.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

Wè Gid Konte →

Collier County

Protected

Native — protected. Required in Collier coastal landscape buffers.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

Wè Gid Konte →

Monroe County

Protected

Critical Keys native. ROGO native vegetation credit.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

Wè Gid Konte →

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