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Species: Cephalanthus occidentalis

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Found on Course Walks

Wet Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Sputnik', 'Sugar Shack'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

4-10'

Deciduous

rounded to arching

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

3b

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to Eastern North America

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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