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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) — or other riparian contexts, image 63

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching up to 6 inches long; when incorporating Cephalanthus occidentalis into the landscape, image 64

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Showcasing glossy green leaves and fragrant round flower clusters in summer; shrub for full or half, image 54

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade with moist soil conditions; reaching up to 6 inches long, image 81

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide; shrub with white blooms, image 61

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

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a multi-stemmed shrub; showcasing glossy green leaves and, image 51

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 100

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a multi-stemmed shrub; showcasing glossy green leaves and fragrant round

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — commonly known as Buttonbush; which thrives in USDA zones 5-9, image 108

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — reaching up to 6 inches long; when incorporating Cephalanthus occidentalis into the landscape, image 89

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

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

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — typically reaching 6-12 feet in height; reaching heights of 6 to 12 feet with a spread nearly as wide, image 52

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

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — commonly known as Buttonbush; which thrives in USDA zones 5-9, image 58

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — nut-like fruit that persists into winter; white flowers in the garden, image 93

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade with moist soil conditions

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Grown largely for its distinctive spherical flower clusters; buttonbush typically flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — When incorporating Cephalanthus occidentalis into the landscape

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — which thrives in USDA zones 5-9; nut-like fruit that persists into winter, image 53

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus Occidentalis) — Buttonbush's foliage shifts to a captivating yellow

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

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Wouter Hagens, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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