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West Texas Nursery

Buttonbush - Container

Buttonbush - Container

Regular price $100.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $100.00 USD
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(for 25 seedlings)

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A shrub or small tree which can grow up to 18 ft tall. The upright branches form an irregular, rounded crown.

Latin Name Cephalanthus occidentalis
Tree Size Shrub/Small Tree (10-15 feet)
Hardiness
Texas Zones 6-9
Leaf Type Deciduous 
Growth Rate Moderate
Soil Needs Moist, rich soils; wetlands
Tolerances Shade, moderate drought
Features Buttonbush is an excellent pollinator plant and is a well-rooted stabilizing plant in riparian areas.
Problems Short lifespan, high moisture use, low salinity tolerance
Comments Produces spherical clusters of round creamy white or yellow flowers; seeds are consumed by many bird species including the wood duck.
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