Green Button Wood

Green Buttonwood, or Conocarpus erectus, is a coastal shrub or small tree known for its dark green foliage. It thrives in warm, salty environments and is well-suited to tropical and subtropical climates. Drought-tolerant once established, it prefers well-drained soil and occasional watering. Pruning helps maintain its size and shape. Green Buttonwood is relatively pest and disease resistant and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11.

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Green Button Wood

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Green Buttonwood, also known as Conocarpus erectus, is a coastal plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. Here’s a concise overview:

Color: The foliage of Green Buttonwood is typically dark green, with small, inconspicuous flowers that can be greenish-white.

Climate: Green Buttonwood thrives in warm, coastal climates. It’s well-adapted to salty environments and can tolerate a range of conditions from full sun to partial shade. It’s commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, including coastal areas of the southern United States, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America.

Size: Green Buttonwood can vary in size depending on growing conditions but typically grows as a medium to large shrub or small tree. It can reach heights of up to 30 feet (9 meters) or more and has a spread of around 15 to 25 feet (4.5 to 7.5 meters).

Care:

Watering: Once established, Green Buttonwood is drought-tolerant and can withstand occasional periods of dryness. However, regular watering is beneficial, especially during the establishment phase and in prolonged dry spells.

Soil: It prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy and clay soils. It’s commonly found in coastal areas with sandy, saline soils.

Pruning: Prune Green Buttonwood as needed to maintain its desired size and shape. It can be trained as a shrub or small tree depending on preference.

Fertilization: While Green Buttonwood can grow in nutrient-poor soils, fertilization with a balanced fertilizer can promote healthier growth, especially in urban or degraded environments.

Pests and Diseases: Green Buttonwood is relatively resistant to pests and diseases, particularly when grown in its preferred coastal habitat. However, it may occasionally be affected by common garden pests like aphids or scale insects.

Hardiness Zone: Green Buttonwood is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11, where temperatures remain consistently warm and frost is rare. In colder climates, it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors during the winter months.

Size

25 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 3 Gallon, 7 Gallon, 15 Gallon

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