salt tolerant landscaping plants Sarasota

Silver Buttonwood Tree

Velvety silver foliage lights up coastal gardens; sun-loving, salt-tolerant—great as a specimen, hedge, or street tree.

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Description

Conocarpus erectus ‘Sericeus’ (Silver Buttonwood) delivers shimmering, silvery leaves that glow in bright sun. Tough enough for seaside wind and salt, it prefers well-drained soil and minimal pruning. Use as a sculptural specimen, clipped hedge, or modern backdrop paired with grasses and succulents for vivid contrast.

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Characteristics

Mature Height

15–25 ft

Mature Width

10–20 ft

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Moderate; grows 1–2 ft per year and reaches maturity in 8–12 years.