Buttonbush, Sugar Shack

Cephalanthus occidentalis

$69.99

Outdoor Plant Size

Back for the 2026 season.

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

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

At Chalet, we take pride in providing high-quality, healthy plants that are ready to thrive in your landscape. That’s why we offer a One-Year Guarantee on all eligible trees and shrubs.

What’s Covered
If Chalet planted the tree or shrub: You’ll receive a 100% replacement at no cost, including free replanting, with a plant of equal value, valid for one-time use.
If you planted it yourself: You’ll receive a 50% replacement credit toward a new plant, valid for one-time use.

What’s Not Covered
Annuals, perennials, houseplants, tropicals, and seasonal patio plants
Plants installed in containers and not planted directly in the ground
Clearance items or special-order plants
Damage due to weather, animals, neglect, improper planting, or site conditions
Replacement plants - warranty covers original purchases only.

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

Chalet Quality Guaranteed

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.