Botanical name: Cephalanthus occidentalis
Common names: Buttonbush, buttonwood, buttonwillow, common buttonwood
Origin: Wide native range in the eastern and central U.S., from Texas east to south Florida and north to Ontario and Nova Scotia; also native to a few scattered areas in Arizona, California and Mexico
Where it will grow: Hardy to –20 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 4 to 10; find your zone)
Water requirement: High
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade for the best flower display; tolerates shade but will flower less
Soil requirement: Adaptable to limestone soils, clay and sandy loams
Mature size: 6 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide
Benefits and tolerances: Tolerates water inundation up to 3 feet; great for soil erosion control; provides food for wildlife; especially useful for pollinators; very aromatic flowers
Seasonal interest: White to pinkish blooms in spring and summer; ombré red fruits in autumn
When to plant: Can be propagated from cuttings in the spring in cold climates; transplant nursery specimens in warm climates year-round
Photo by Bob Peterson
Landscape Florida Viceroy on Buttonbush
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Distinguishing traits. Buttonbush is a deciduous woody s...
Botanical name: Cephalanthus occidentalis Common names: Buttonbush, buttonwood, buttonwillow, common buttonwood Origin: Wide native range in the eastern and central U.S., from Texas east to south Florida and north to Ontario and Nova Scotia; also native to a few scattered areas in Arizona, California and Mexico Where it will grow: Hardy to –20 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 4 to 10; find your zone) Water requirement: High Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade for the best flower display; tolerates shade but will flower less Soil requirement: Adaptable to limestone soils, clay and sandy loams Mature size: 6 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide Benefits and tolerances: Tolerates water inundation up to 3 feet; great for soil erosion control; provides food for wildlife; especially useful for pollinators; very aromatic flowers Seasonal interest: White to pinkish blooms in spring and summer; ombré red fruits in autumn When to plant: Can be propagated from cuttings in the spring in cold climates; transplant nursery specimens in warm climates year-round Photo by Bob Peterson Landscape Florida Viceroy on Buttonbush SaveEmail Distinguishing traits. Buttonbush is a deciduous woody s...
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