Proven Winners® Sugar Shack® Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Proven Winners® Sugar Shack® Buttonbush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Full Shade, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones 4-10
Cute as a button! The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sugar Shack® Button Bush PP#26543 (Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS') is the newest Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant Winner in 2024! This little Buttobush variety provides the same stellar features as the traditional shrub but in a dwarf size!
Your Sugar Shack® Button Bush is a deciduous shrub that has a compact nature and rounded habit. The glossy, green foliage appears in spring, and each oval leaf shows up with a reddish hue. The coloring of the leaves slowly merges into bronze, adopting a lovely red and burgundy for autumn!
A thrilling treat arrives in summer when you will ever see some of the most unusual blooms in flower! The flowers appear as perfectly round, fragrant spherical blooms covered in tiny, pristine-white florets, with protruding, white spokes tipped in yellow! It's a one-of-a-kind sight to be sure!
Butterflies and bees will flock to your little balls of floral brilliance for their sweet scent, and birds will love the small, red seed balls that the unique blossoms transition to in late summer! But wait... there's more! Sugar Shack® still provides some winter interest with its attractive branches and sometimes twisting stems!
Landscape Application:
Plant Sugar Shack® Button Bushes near a water garden, Rain Garden or use as a border in a moist spot near a pond or low area in the yard as these lovely shrubs prefer moist conditions. However, this dwarf cultivar of the hardy US native shrub, Sugar Shack® can also manage some dry conditions once established!
Perfect screening hedges that will have the neighbors doing a double take, these award-winning flowering ornamentals provide seasonal privacy around your seating areas and poolside lounge chairs and will double as conversation pieces! Go ahead and pot up these 3-4 foot tall and wide shrubs for unique appeal anywhere!
This compact shrub grows naturally beautiful but is amenable to pruning if you so desire! Buttonbushes always provide interest, definition, and texture to the landscape, and this dwarf variety makes it possible to bring some of their charms to your home without needing a lot of space!
- Colorful Spring & Fall Foliage
- Glossy Green Summer Leaves
- Fragrant Roud Summer Flowers For Pollinators
- Red Fall Fruit For Birds
- Unique Hedges, Screening, Foundation Plantings & Works Well In Containers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This water lover tolerates almost anything thrown at it, except prolonged drought of course! You can plant in full sun or partial shade and Buttonbush will do just fine, in hotter climates of USDA planting zones 4 to 10, they can tolerate more shade.
Doing best in well-drained enriched soil locations and regular water. The good news is that there is almost no possible way you overwater a Buttonbush. They're known for how well they do in damp soil and even flooded areas! Standing water is no match for this plant's adaptability!
Pruning this dwarf plant won't be needed often, but you can prune these deciduous shrubs in the late winter or very early spring. Every few years, cutting the bush back near the ground with a sharp pair of shears in the late winter can revitalize it quite well. Or a less drastic version, known as renewal pruning, can be performed every 3-5 years too! Simply remove the oldest fattest stems as close to the ground as possible and let the younger shoots take over.
- Full Sun to Partial Shade - Full Shade In Hot Climates
- Well-Drained Soil Of All Types
- Loves Average, Moist to Standing Water Locations
- Prune Late Winter/Early Spring Or Renewal Prune Every Few Years
- Very Hardy In Heat & Cold
Space-saving, showy, and fragrant, this native cultivar will be your newest goto ornamental to make the neighbors turn heads! With so little needed from you, but so much to gain, why not try a Proven Winners® Sugar Shack® Button Bush this year?
