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Beginner
skill rating |
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5m
max. spread |
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5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Cephalanthus occidentalis
Other names: Button bush
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Genus: Cephalanthus
Species: C. occidentalis - C. occidentalis is a deciduous shrub with glossy, ovate leaves. In mid to late summer, it bears spherical heads of fragrant, creamy-white flowers.
Cephalanthus occidentalis is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant
Habit: Bushy
Toxicity: Leaves are toxic if ingested
Cephalanthus occidentalis (Button bush) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Cottage/Informal, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in moist or boggy soil in full sun or light shade .
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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