Buttonbush, Sugar Shack

Cephalanthus occidentalis

$59.99

Outdoor Plant Size

Sugar Shack® Button Bush features unusual racemes of fragrant creamy white ball-shaped flowers along the branches from early to late summer, which emerge from distinctive buttery yellow flower buds. It has green foliage throughout the season. The glossy pointy leaves turn coppery-bronze in fall. The red fruits are held in clusters in mid fall. Sugar Shack is a smaller, more compact version of the native Buttonbush. Buttonbush is common and widely distributed in Illinois, often found in wet areas like swamps, bogs, and along water corridors.

Mature Height: 5' - 9'

Mature Spread: 8' - 11'

Sunlight Exposure: Sun, Partial

Water Needs: High

Plants that are still in good condition may be returned to Chalet within 14 days of purchasing for a full refund. 

Our planting service comes with a one year warranty. See a breakdown of our warranty below:

If you decide to plant it yourself, and the plant dies within a year, our warranty will cover 50% of the original price in the form of a plant replacement. If Chalet plants the tree or shrub for you, then we will cover 100% of the price paid in the form of plant replacement as well as planting at no additional cost.

If a tree or shrub purchased from Chalet dies within a year of planting, you are eligible to receive a Chalet plant warranty. Specifically:

If planted by yourself: 50% of the plant's purchase amount in the form of plant replacement.
If planted by Chalet: 100% of the plant's purchase amount in the form of plant replacement, along with free replanting.

The warranty pertains to a one-time replacement and requires proof of purchase issued by Chalet.

Plant Profile

Buttonbush, Sugar Shack

Sunlight Exposure

Sun, Partial

Water Needs

High

Landscape Use

Accent

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Shape

Upright

Flowering Season

Summer

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Butterflies, Pollinator – Hummingbirds, Benefits Birds

Season of Interest

Summer

Fall Color

Yellow-Gold, Copper-Brown-Bronze

Garden Performance & Beauty

Flowers for Cutting, New Introduction

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

Planting Service Deposit

$150.00

This fee is a deposit for planting services. You will receive an email to book a consultation with a planting expert.

Our planting service now includes essential elements such as Bio-tone, soil amendments, top dressing, and FREE delivery as well as our standard 1 year replacement guarantee.

Chalet Quality Guranteed

Each plant is carefully selected by our horticultural experts to ensure top quality, health, and beauty—bringing the best of nature to your home

Local Delivery

Our local delivery service brings plants right to your doorstep, with expert care to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving.

Need Help?

You can make an appointment with our plant specialist for your next visit to our store, or email us.