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Sugar Shack® 2.0 Buttonbush
Sugar Shack® 2.0 Buttonbush
$29.25
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| 1–3 | — | $29.25 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $27.79 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $26.32 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $24.86 ea |
16 in stock
Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘SMNCMBH’
Choose Sugar Shack® 2.0 Buttonbush for a wet rain garden or damp native border where pollinators matter; the tradeoff is that it is not the shrub for dry, sandy, low-water beds.
Buy This If
- You have consistent soil moisture.
- You want native wildlife value.
- You need a compact flowering shrub.
Skip This If
- Your site dries out fast.
- You need evergreen screening.
- You want a clipped formal shape.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The round summer flowers, fall color, and seed heads give it strong seasonal value without looking overly formal. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace, but it is not the fastest choice if you need quick massing. |
| Maintenance | B | Give it the right moisture and it asks for little beyond occasional shaping or removal of damaged stems. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its compact habit makes it much easier to place than older, larger buttonbush types. |
| Screening Value | C | It can soften a view in season, but it is not dense or evergreen enough for real privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for the low, damp spot homeowners struggle to plant, not for dry foundation beds. Give it moisture first, then judge it on flowers and wildlife value.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-10a |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding, compact |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it work in a rain garden?
Yes, that is one of the best uses for this shrub.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes, the summer flowers draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Is it good for privacy?
No, use it as a wildlife shrub, not a privacy screen.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31272
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