Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON APRIL 12, 2025 FROM 10AM TO 12PM AT GREENVALE VINEYARDS, PORTSMOUTH, RHODE ISLAND.
*There is no delivery option for your seedling pre-order, you must pick them up yourself on our seedling sale date. Any seedlings that are not picked up will be considered a donation to ERICD's educational farm program.*
Comes in bundle of five (5) seedlings.
3 year old, 2-3' Seedlings
Zones: 5-11
Rhode Island Zone(s): 5
Massachusetts Zone(s): 5, 6
Other common names: Button Willow, Honey Bells
Mature Height: Buttonbush grows to a height of 5-12 feet with a spread of 5-8 feet.
Soil/Climate: This species prefers slight acidic and neutral loams that have a good moisture level. Not tolerate to low-light, Buttonbush needs partial to full sunshine to thrive.
Notes: Fragrant, creamy white flowers bloom in July and August that look like powder puffs. Nutlet type fruits then follow, hanging on well into winter. The leaves are bright, glossy green, 3 to 6 inches long. Native to eastern United States. Definitely a wetland shrub. Thrives in wet, swampy conditions, low-lying areas, around bogs and ponds.
Wildlife: Buttonbush flowers are preferred by many pollinators including bees, butterflies, and wasps. You can also find birds and ducks feeding on the plant. Although it is considered deer resistant, they might be found browsing on new growth if other food sources are scarce.