Tree

Silver buttonwood

Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus

Good choice

Silvery leaves and excellent salt tolerance for island and canal-front yards. Use as a hedge or small tree. Watch for sooty mold from scale insects.

USDA zones: 10a–10b
Sun: Full sun
Salt tolerance: High
Drought tolerance: High
Mature size: 15–25 ft (or hedge)
Florida native: Yes
Florida-Friendly: Yes

Installed with our Plant & Shrub Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.