GREEN BUTTONWOOD
Conocarpus erectus
A strong, native shrub with compact foliage and good wind and salt tolerance. Very suitable as a hedge.
Application:š³Solitary |š©Hedge/separation |š¬ļøWind-/coastal-resistant
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Likes full sun
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Medium grower
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Water regularly
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Height 1-6 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | GreenButtonwood |
| Latin name | Conocarpus erectus |
| Origin | Coastal areas of South Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America |
| Height | Up to 6 meters |
| Growth habit | Fast growing, dense evergreen shrub |
| Location (take into account) | Tree; not too close to the house because of the crown |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Regular, moderately to drought tolerant once established |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize moderately; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Regular pruning as a shrub and/or hedge; Tree occasionally to keep it in its natural shape |
| Leaves | Green hairy |
| Fruits | Small round buttons |
| Flowers | Small and inconspicuous |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | No |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Sap may cause skin irritation on contact |