Common Caragana vs Buttonbush - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Caragana arborescens

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Buttonbush
Common Caragana

Buttonbush is a moisture loving shrub that provides year round interest.

It has round, fragrant flowers resembling small buttons or pincushions. The flowers transform into small reddish-brown fruit that persists into winter while the leaves take on shades of red in fall.

Providing essential food to bees, butterflies, and other insects, this shrub is versatile. Try it in your next shrub border.

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Buttonbush Quick Facts

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1b
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: large, white, spherical
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: pod like fruits
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia