Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus sericeus)Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus sericeus) is a striking evergreen shrub or tree that combines beauty and resilience. Its velvety soft, blue silver gray leaves, dusted with a silvery sheen, create a unique and elegant appeal, making it a standout in any landscape. Growing quickly to heights of 1520 feet with a spread of 1420 feet, it requires full sun but can tolerate some shade, offering adaptability in a variety of garden settings. This long

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

This spectacular native shrub

Florida paintbrush is a showy

It is found in nearly all of Florida

it thrives as a summer annual in northern regions

Growing only 1-2' tall it makes a nice low border hedge

This Florida native rose bush shrub enjoys the sun and can handle part shade also

It is not salt tolerant - it will tolerate salty wind but not direct salt spray

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Written and illustrated by local experts

The seeds turn black in late winter

Height: 36 – 48 inches