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Buttonbush

Cephalanthus Occidentalis

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Overview

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a multi-stemmed shrub, typically reaching 6-12 feet in height, which thrives in USDA zones 5-9. Showcasing glossy green leaves and fragrant round flower clusters in summer, it provides nectar for pollinators. Prefers full sun to partial shade with moist soil conditions. Excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction Complete 70 Word Limit>

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 3–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub for full or half; and allow it room to spread for all to enjoy its year-round beauty and ecological contributions
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — consider its mature size for optimum placement; offering visual interest in the dormant season and serving, image 71Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — which thrives in USDA zones 5-9; nut-like fruit that persists into winterButtonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — consider its mature size for optimum placement; offering visual interest in the dormant season and serving, image 96Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Showcasing glossy green leaves and fragrant round flower clusters in summer; shrub for full or halfButtonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — nut-like fruit that persists into winterButtonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching up to 6 inches long; when incorporating Cephalanthus occidentalis into the landscape+125

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
4–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rubiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub for full or half; and allow it room to spread for all to enjoy its year-round beauty and ecological contributions
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — consider its mature size for optimum placement; offering visual interest in the dormant season and serving, image 71
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — which thrives in USDA zones 5-9; nut-like fruit that persists into winter
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — consider its mature size for optimum placement; offering visual interest in the dormant season and serving, image 96
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Showcasing glossy green leaves and fragrant round flower clusters in summer; shrub for full or half
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — nut-like fruit that persists into winter
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching up to 6 inches long; when incorporating Cephalanthus occidentalis into the landscape
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10; complemented by reddish-brown, image 110
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction Complete 70 Word Limit>
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Grown largely for its distinctive spherical flower clusters; buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA, image 59
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub for full or half; and allow it room to spread for all to enjoy its year-round beauty and ecological, image 75
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — typically reaching 6-12 feet in height
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a multi-stemmed shrub; showcasing glossy green leaves and, image 101
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10; complemented by reddish-brown, image 60
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Its tolerance for standing water makes it an ideal choice for rain gardens
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — which thrives in USDA zones 5-9; nut-like fruit that persists into winter, image 103
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — consider its mature size for optimum placement
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — which thrives in USDA zones 5-9
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10; complemented by reddish-brown, image 85
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — offering visual interest in the dormant season and serving as a food source for waterfowl and other birds, image 94
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — complemented by reddish-brown
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — offering visual interest in the dormant season and serving as a food source for waterfowl and other birds, image 69
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction Complete 70 Word Limit>; consider its, image 82
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a multi-stemmed shrub; showcasing glossy green leaves and, image 76
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