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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) — commonly known as Buttonbush; which thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide; shrub with white blooms, image 111

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Grown largely for its distinctive spherical flower clusters

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade with moist soil conditions; reaching up to 6 inches long, image 56

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — complemented by reddish-brown; buttonbush's foliage shifts to a captivating yellow, image 92

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub with white blooms; enhancing the biodiversity of the setting.<br><br>In autumn, image 74

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub with white blooms; enhancing the biodiversity of the setting.<br><br>In autumn, image 99

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub for full or half

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — enhancing the biodiversity of the setting.<br><br>In autumn; typically reaching 6-12 feet in height, image 65

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Showcasing glossy green leaves and fragrant round flower clusters in summer

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction Complete 70 Word Limit>; consider its, image 107

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — shrub with white blooms

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — it provides nectar for pollinators; excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction Complete 70 Word

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known as Buttonbush, image 73

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known as Buttonbush, image 98

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Grown largely for its distinctive spherical flower clusters; buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA, image 109

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Excellent for enhancing wetland areas or rain gardens.<UFunction Complete 70 Word Limit>; consider its, image 57

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

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide; shrub with white blooms

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a multi-stemmed shrub

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide; shrub with white blooms, image 86

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — which thrives in USDA zones 5-9; nut-like fruit that persists into winter, image 78

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush's foliage shifts to a captivating yellow; grown largely for its distinctive spherical flower, image 66

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Geoff Gallice from Gainesville, FL, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Rufino Osorio (also known as Desmodium…, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source

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