Cephalanthus occidentalis has rough, scaly
bark and may be multi-trunked.
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Dallas Co., Texas
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In the winter, Common Buttonbush will lose
its leaves and may retain some of the woody,
dried flower heads on twig tips.
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Dallas Co., Texas
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Puff ball like flower of
Cephalanthus occidentalis.
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Dallas Co., Texas
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The bark of Common Buttonbush is
grayish brown on the trunk and branches.
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Dallas Co., Texas
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Branches of Common Buttonbush ascend
sharply up to form the canopy- its structure
exposed here in February.
Benny J. Simpson Native Garden,
Dallas Co., Texas
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Cephalanthus occidentalis leaves are
yellowish green and 4 to 6 inches long.
Benny J. Simpson Native Garden,
Dallas Co., Texas
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