Button Mangrove
Conocarpus erectus
Last reviewed: August 2026
Button Mangrove (Conocarpus erectus) is a perennial tree native to FL, TX. It blooms in May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees and flies. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
144"–360" H × 120"–240" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
FL, TX
Pollinators
bees, flies
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Button mangrove is a large native evergreen tree that naturally grows in coastal areas and salt marshes. It develops a broad, rounded canopy and can tolerate salt spray and flooding better than most trees. The small button-like flower clusters appear in summer and develop into cone-shaped seed heads.
Growing Button Mangrove
Grow Button Mangrove in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 144 to 360 inches tall and spread 120 to 240 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Button Mangrove is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, street edge, mid zone.
- Large mature size requires adequate space planning
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and flies during the long summer blooming period. Birds often use the dense canopy for nesting and shelter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Button Mangrove need?
- Button Mangrove grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Button Mangrove bloom?
- Button Mangrove blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Button Mangrove native?
- Button Mangrove (Conocarpus erectus) is native to FL, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Button Mangrove attract?
- Button Mangrove draws bees and flies.
- Is Button Mangrove HOA-friendly?
- Button Mangrove is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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