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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

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) — When incorporating Cephalanthus occidentalis into the landscape; its tolerance for standing water makes it, image 70

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — and allow it room to spread for all to enjoy its year-round beauty and ecological contributions; buttonbush, image 72

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — it provides nectar for pollinators; excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction, image 80

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — and allow it room to spread for all to enjoy its year-round beauty and ecological contributions; buttonbush

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — and allow it room to spread for all to enjoy its year-round beauty and ecological contributions; buttonbush, image 97

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10; complemented by reddish-brown

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — typically reaching 6-12 feet in height; reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide, image 102

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — commonly known as Buttonbush; which thrives in USDA zones 5-9, image 83

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — white flowers in the garden

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — or other riparian contexts

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Grown largely for its distinctive spherical flower clusters; buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA, image 84

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — complemented by reddish-brown; buttonbush's foliage shifts to a captivating yellow, image 67

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — it provides nectar for pollinators; excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction, image 105

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Its tolerance for standing water makes it an ideal choice for rain gardens; prefers full sun to partial, image 62

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — commonly known as Buttonbush

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — When incorporating Cephalanthus occidentalis into the landscape; its tolerance for standing water makes it an ideal

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — nut-like fruit that persists into winter; white flowers in the garden

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — typically reaching 6-12 feet in height; reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — offering visual interest in the dormant season and serving as a food source for waterfowl and other birds

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — enhancing the biodiversity of the setting.<br><br>In autumn; typically reaching 6-12 feet in height, image 90

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub with white blooms; enhancing the biodiversity of the setting.<br><br>In autumn

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Its tolerance for standing water makes it an ideal choice for rain gardens; prefers full sun to partial, image 87

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — it provides nectar for pollinators; excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction, image 55

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known as Buttonbush

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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source

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