Cephalanthus occidentalis californica
Identification
Description
Buttonwillow can occur as a 3 foot bush to 20 foot tree (Kern Canyon). It's deciduous, likes sun, water, and tolerates alkaline soil. The leaves are 3-6", and smooth, dark- green. The 1-2" creamy white flowers are in spherical clusters that look like pin cushions. The fall color is good (bright yellow with some orange). A good stream side revegetation plant. Easy as long as you have water. Seeds eaten by waterfowl.
Characteristics
Cephalanthus occidentalis californica Buttonwillow tolerates alkaline soil, sand, clay, no drainage and seasonal flooding.
Cephalanthus occidentalis californica Buttonwillow's foliage turns a different color in the fall, color is silver and type is deciduous.
Cephalanthus occidentalis californica Buttonwillow's flower color is white.
Communities
Communities for Cephalanthus occidentalis californica Buttonwillow:Valley Grassland, Mixed-evergreen Forest, Riparian (rivers & creeks) and Southern Oak Woodland.
Ranges for Cephalanthus occidentalis californica
| ph: | 5.00 to 9.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 4 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 5.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 139.00 to 500.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
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| Out of Stock | $ 7.99 |
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