Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to Less than

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution North Coast Ranges

A showcase plant with soft

Eastern Sierra Nevada

mixed evergreen woodlands

Found locally in the Arroyo Seco and the Los Angeles River

Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to Less thanKnown as button bush for its globe shaped flowers, it has beautiful yellow and orange fall foliage. It requires regular water. Tolerates heat and alkaline soil and thrives in clay. Caution: bark and leaves are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rubiaceae Species Name Cephalanthus occidentalis Common Name Button Bush Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Clay, slow draining Flower Color White, Cream