Silver Buttonwood Tree - Conocarpus erectus sericeusSilver Buttonwood Tree (Conocarpus erectus sericeus) has low, multiple branches with a vase like shape. It can reach 15 20 feet high and wide. It requires full sun but will tolerate some shade too. It produces white flowers and reddish to purple brown fruit. Occasionally wet, well drained clay, loam, sandy soil with alkaline to acidic PH levels are preferred. It is both drought and salt tolerant. mp