Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californica

Buttonwillow.

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The last remaining Buttonwillow in Buttonwillow. These trees, srubs used to line the flood plains.

A closeup photo of Cephalanthus occidentalis, California Buttonwillow, showing the pattern of growth.

A lush specimen of Cephalanthus occidentalis, California Buttonwillow, growing along the treacherous, deadly Kern River, above Bakersfield, California.

Cephalanthus occidentalis, California Buttonwillow, in the foreground, growing along the Kern River, in the narrow Kern Canyon, of Kern county, California.

A closeup of the leaves of Cephalanthus occidentalis, California Buttonwillow, which turn yellow, in the fall before they drop.

Cephalanthus occidentalis californica,, Buttonwillow.

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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.

Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californica tolerates alkaline soil, sand, clay, no drainage and seasonal flooding.

Foliage of Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californica turns a different color in the fall, has color silver and is deciduous.
Flower of Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californica has color white.

Communities for Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californica:Valley Grassland, Mixed-evergreen Forest, Riparian (rivers & creeks) and Southern Oak Woodland.

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

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