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Button Bush Live Stakes

Button Bush Live Stakes

Regular price $79.99 USD
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Height at Maturity:

Under 25 Feet

exposure
Exposure:

Sun And Shade

zone
Planting Zones:

5-9

Usage
Usage:

Erosion

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Shipped As:

Bare-root

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NY

Buttonbush Live Stakes - Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush live stakes, also known as button willow or honey-bells, is a versatile and attractive shrub native to North America. Its use as live stakes in landscaping provides numerous benefits, enhancing the landscape's aesthetic appeal and ecological value.

This plant ships bare-root and dormant (no leaves or foliage) It will not green out until next spring.

First and foremost, it is highly ornamental. Its unique spherical white flower clusters, which resemble small buttons, bloom from late spring to early summer, adding a striking visual interest to any landscape. These flowers are beautiful and beautiful to pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, promoting biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem.

Buttonbush Live Stakes offer considerable environmental advantages.

One of the most significant benefits is its capacity to thrive in wet and swampy areas, making it excellent for rain gardens and bioswales.

Additionally, it is a valuable plant for wildlife. Its dense and bushy growth provides an ideal habitat for nesting birds and shelter for various small mammals. As the plant supports a diverse range of insects, it becomes an essential part of the food chain, attracting insectivorous birds and contributing to the ecosystem's health.

Moreover, its extensive root system aids in soil stabilization, preventing erosion and enhancing soil fertility. This makes it particularly useful for shoreline restoration projects and erosion control along water bodies.

Aside from its environmental benefits, its live stakes can be incorporated into various landscape designs to create a natural and visually appealing setting. They can serve as hedgerows, screening plants, or borders, adding structure and texture to the landscape. Furthermore, it complements other native plant species, fostering a harmonious and sustainable garden design that requires less maintenance and water resources.

In conclusion, its live stakes offer a range of benefits in landscaping, from their attractive appearance and ability to support pollinators to their environmental advantages, such as water management, wildlife habitat creation, and soil stabilization. By incorporating this native shrub into landscaping projects, we can promote ecological balance, enhance biodiversity, and create visually stunning and sustainable landscapes that benefit both people and nature.

Order your buttonbush live stakes at TN Nursery

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Kevin Karpowicz
How to tell?

How does one know when to expect growth from live stakes? After all they are just stick, no roots so when should growth occur. Or better, if growth doesn’t occur by x time in ground, it’s probably dead?

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Cadence Dixon
The cutest plants ever

I’m so proud of these!

We spotted your 5-star review. Wow! Thank you so much for trusting us, and we can’t wait to help you again in the future.

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Cindy Hawk
Button Bush Live Stakes

The shipping was fast and the packaging was great.

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Natalie Holligsworth
Button Bush Live Stakes

this is a great product

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Cindy Hawk
Button Bush Live Stakes

These came packaged well. Was surprised to see planting instructions were included. very pleased