Silver Buttonwood Bonsai

There are many plants with the common name of buttonwood for bonsai enthusiasts in the northern hemisphere conocarpus erectus combretum family is one of the most popular collected tropical trees for bonsai.

Silver buttonwood bonsai. The variety sericeus with silvery leaves is especially prized for landscaping. They grow along the shoreline in florida near the common mangroves. The tree is used as an ornamental plant and in bonsai. It can look almost white in a landscape or take on a bluish cast.

Sometimes included in the mangrove family it is not a true mangrove as it cannot tolerate salt on the roots. The buttonwood bonsai tree is a common name. This plant likes water however when planted in heavy soil fungus and or root rot can become a problem. Due to the attractive bark and soft foliage a multi stemmed specimen can make a nice patio or street tree.

Like all silver foliage plants this shrub s unusual color contrasts beautifully with all the green in a landscape. It is an absolute must for tropical bonsai. The silver buttonwood tree is one you might consider for its appealing growth habit and shapely trunk as well as the addition of a silvery green color to your garden s palette. It is panted in a large baby blue round bonsai pot.

In nature buttonwood trees are constantly damp. The buttonwood is native to tropical america and africa. It is an important host plant for epiphytes. This should be reflected in the way you water your bonsai.

Often described as an inspiring collection which is museum lie in quality. This lovely plant is. With gorgeous long leather like leaves. Buttonwood bonsai tree 02778 this button wood has such has unique trunk that has such a beautiful light tone.

Known for their hard wood natural jins and amazing shari collected buttonwoods are one of the most sought after species for bonsai. Vigorous growth begins in spring and continues through mid summer. Make sure your tree gets plenty of light and is never exposed to the cold. Tropical hobbyists grow their conocarpus in as much sun as each yard allows.

Fertilize constantly throughout the year. Sericeus silver buttonwood has velvety soft leaves dusted with silvery gray color and makes a stunning hedge accent or small tree. Capable of reaching a height of 40 feet with a 20 foot spread silver buttonwood is often seen as a small somewhat asymmetrical shrub but is ideal for use as a screen clipped hedge or specimen planting. A visit to silver bonsai gallery as you walk in the door you are greeted by a peaceful and beautiful space inviting smile and helpful hands.