SUGAR SHACK® BUTTONBUSH
Cephalanthus occidentalis
'SMCOSS'
PP26543 Plant propagation prohibited
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Hardiness Zone: 4-10 · Mature Height: 4-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 4-5 Feet
Buy Sugar Shack® Buttonbush online. Sugar Shack® Buttonbush has long been prized as a native, but it was way too big for most landscapes. Not anymore! We've cut the size in half and added colorful red fruit and glossy foliage. Add in cool looking, fragrant white flowers and you've got a delightful plant that shines from spring to fall.
Family: Rubiaceae · Common Name: Buttonbush
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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SUGAR SHACK® BUTTONBUSH Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Rough |
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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SUGAR SHACK® BUTTONBUSH Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Cephalanthus is easy to grow and adapts to most soil conditions. Fertilize once a year with slow release fertilizer.
Athen Skandalis - Jul 01, 2016
New York (Hardiness Zone: 5)
Slow to establish, compared to other 'wet spot' shrubs, however this 2nd year and we've got buds!! Nice glossy leaves