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Cephalanthus occidentalis (Button bush)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 5m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Leaves are toxic if ingested This plant
is toxic!

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

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Propagation methods: Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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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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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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