Silver Buttonwood Hedge Decline: Age and Renewal Pruning

Natural Aging of Hedges

Mature silver buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus) hedges develop dead wood internally. It's age, not disease.

Renewal Pruning

• Prune out dead branches to live wood.
• Continue shearing for shape.
• If vigor doesn't return in 1–2 years, plan replacement.

Fertilizer Note

Palm fertilizer (8-10-10) is fine; buttonwood isn't nutrient-sensitive.