Description
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Grows best in moist well-drained soils
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Large clusters of orange-red buds open to fragrant striking yellow tubular flowers with orange-yellow overtones bloom in mid spring
Cephalanthus occidentalis ~ Buttonbush Size:3 GALLON 0 - © Jonathan BillingerButtonbush is a native multi stemmed deciduous shrub with an open rounded habit and unusual round flower clusters resembling pincushions. The glossy bright green foliage emerges late in spring. Its clusters of tiny white flowers bloom in mid summer and mature to rounded fruits that last through winter. Prefers rich, moist to wet and well drained soils. Cephalanthus occidentalis is an excellent native replacement for butterfly bushes, and acts as a