Buttonbush
Scientific Name
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
4a to 10a
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Buttonbush grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
None
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
- Trees - Small
Plant Shape
- Round
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Buttonbush is Deciduous
Spread
6-8 feet
Height
6-20 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
Flower Color
- White
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Flammable, in wildfire prone areas, plant minimum 30' from buildings; grows well in retention ponds, swales, and canal banks; well adapted to disturbed soils. Red fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators
