A Florida native, Buttonwood or Cono corpus is ideal for seaside
plantings as it is highly tolerant of full sun, sandy
soils, and salty conditions. It also tolerates brackish
areas and alkaline soils, thriving in the broken shade
and wet soils of hammocks. This is a tough tree! It
withstands the rigors of urban conditions very well and
makes a durable street or parking lot tree. Due to its
small size, plant on 15-foot centers to form a closed
canopy along a street. Purchase single-trunked trees
for street and parking lot plantings. It is an ideal wood for smoking meats and fish.