Description
Conocarpus Combretaceae Tree
Key Features:
Foliage: Dense, glossy green leaves
Growth: Fast-growing, ideal for shaping or hedging
Climate Tolerance: Thrives in full sun, heat, and coastal environments
Uses: Landscaping, borders, privacy hedges, pots, or ground planting
Care Instructions:
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining soil preferred
Pruning: Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth
Whether you’re starting a green fence or beautifying your garden, this 30cm Conocarpus plant is a great, low-maintenance choice for long-term landscaping success.
Conocarpus erectus is an evergreen shrub or tree with a spreading crown; it can grow 4 – 20 metres tall. The bole can be 20cm in diameter. There are two forms of the tree, one with green leaves and one with silvery leaves. The wood is harvested from the wild for fuel and tannins. The tree is also widely grown as an ornamental, for land reclamation and as a hedge.
A widespread species, tolerant of a wide range of habitats. Its population is decreasing because of loss of habitat, but it is not considered to be at risk. Conocarpus Combretaceae Tree is classified as ‘Least Concern’ in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2011). Coastal areas of tropical America in Florida through the Caribbean and C. America to Brazil and Peru. Coasts of western Africa from Senegal to Angola.
| Plant Type |
Evergreen Shrub/Tree |
| Growth Habit |
Upright, Bushy |
| Mature Height |
Up to 20 feet |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate, Drought Tolerant |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Soil Type |
Well-draining |
| Hardiness Zone |
9-11 (USDA) |
| Landscape Use |
Hedges, Screens, Specimen Plant |
| Maintenance |
Low |
