Green Buttonwood About 4 Feet Tall

The Premium Privacy Plant That Brings Beauty, Structure & Lasting Value

Create a landscape that's both beautiful and functional with the Green Buttonwood, one of South Florida's most desirable plants for privacy, screening, and elegant landscape design.

Known for its dense evergreen foliage, attractive branching structure, and exceptional durability, Green Buttonwood is a favorite among homeowners, landscape architects, and commercial designers. Whether you're looking to create a natural privacy hedge, frame your property, or add lush greenery to your landscape, this versatile plant delivers year-round beauty with minimal maintenance.

Its clean appearance and ability to be shaped make it perfect for both formal and natural landscape designs.

Why You'll Love It

✔ Excellent natural privacy screen

✔ Dense evergreen foliage year-round

✔ Fast-growing once established

✔ Highly tolerant of heat, wind, and coastal conditions

✔ Low maintenance

✔ Can be maintained as a hedge or small tree

✔ Adds structure and curb appeal

✔ Ideal for residential and commercial landscapes

Perfect For

• Privacy hedges
• Backyard screening
• Property borders
• Modern landscape designs
• Coastal landscapes
• Luxury homes
• Commercial properties
• HOA communities
• Entryways
• Custom landscape projects

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Conocarpus erectus

Common Name: Green Buttonwood

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Tree

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Water Needs: Low to Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Maintenance: Low

Mature Size:

• As a hedge: 8–15 ft tall (maintained)
• As a tree: Up to 25–40 ft tall

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 10–11

Landscape Design Tip

Green Buttonwood pairs beautifully with:

• Bismarck Palm
• White Bird of Paradise
• Crotons
• Agave
• Purple Fountain Grass
• Liriope
• Foxtail Fern
• White decorative rock
• Black mulch
• Modern landscape lighting

For a sophisticated layered design, combine Green Buttonwood as the backdrop with colorful tropical accents like Crotons and ornamental grasses. The result is a landscape that offers both privacy and exceptional curb appeal.

Professional Installation Available

At Michi's Garden, we specialize in designing and installing premium privacy landscapes tailored to South Florida. Our team carefully selects healthy Green Buttonwoods and installs them to create beautiful, long-lasting outdoor spaces.

Whether you need a single specimen or a complete privacy hedge, we'll help you choose the perfect solution for your property.

Request your free estimate today and enjoy more privacy, beauty, and value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Buttonwood a good privacy plant?
Yes. Its dense evergreen foliage makes it one of the best natural privacy plants for South Florida.

How fast does Green Buttonwood grow?
It has a moderate to fast growth rate and establishes quickly with proper care.

Can it be trimmed into a hedge?
Absolutely. It responds very well to pruning and can be maintained as a formal hedge or allowed to grow into a beautiful specimen tree.

Is it salt tolerant?
Yes. Green Buttonwood performs exceptionally well in coastal environments and is highly tolerant of salt spray and windy conditions.