Mazhar Botanic Garden

Conocarpus erectus var. sericea Fors ex DC.

Silver Buttonwood Grey Mangrove

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000136
Common name: Silver Buttonwood, Grey Mangrove
Arabic name: كوموكاربس فضي
Native: Florida, Mexico
Country: Florida Mexico United States
(PGR): Rare

multi trunked small tree or shrub 3-6 m tall leaves oblong to lanceolate, densely-covered silky hairs 5-10 cm long flowers greenish purple-white  fruit reddish-brown, small, resembling cone-like buttons

Ornamental plant. Coastal, Bonsai, Roadside Tree, Flowerbed .Border, Hedge. Screening, Container Planting, General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens.

Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Stem Cuttings, Air-layering, seed.
Flowering time:
Zone: 10b : 11

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