Description
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a large, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub known for its spherical, pincushion-like white flowers, glossy green leaves, and preference for wet soils. It typically grows 6 to 12 feet tall and attracts heavy pollinator and wildlife activity.
- Size: Grows 5 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide.
- Soil Type: Highly adaptable to sand, loam, and heavy clay.
- Moisture: Prefers wet, saturated soils and can tolerate standing water up to 3 feet deep or occasional flooding. It is completely intolerant of dry or drought-prone soil.
| Buttonbush Facts and Features | |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Mature Size | 4 m. (12 ft.) |
| Sun/Shade | Full to part sun |
| Moisture | Requires a lot of moisture |
| Soil | Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay |
| Flowers | No |
| Fruit | Nut |
