thanks for naming the "treasurebeach.net" logo tree as a "button wood tree". we have a "button wood tree" growing out of rock at the base of our property. I have witnessed dogs and goats drinking from the sea near "the button wood tree". one day i tested the water with a hydrometer,the water was mostly fresh water. I wonder if a fresh water source is necesary for the tree's survival. does anyone have any information on this?

Turey probably does!
If not, he will!

No Idea, but possible.

Freshwater empties into quite a few areas along the TB shoreline.

Yes,conocarpus erectus(SP?)trees as well as mangroves often grow where there are springs

There is an old well on property of Heron's Reef which is the small cottage next to the Buttonwood Tree. I think that would indicate there was access to relatively fresh water.

Thanks JuJu, another reference states that it only grows as a shrub in high salinity as seawater is.

A largish tree among shrub/bush size ones should be a sign of seaside freshwater. Something to check on another Treasured walk.