How to identify Chinese buttonbush (Adina rubella)
Chinese buttonbush is characterized as a deciduous shrub with a noteworthy appearance due to its distinct foliage and blooms. The leaves emerge late and are a deep, dark green, offering a glossy, reflective surface. The foliage forms a backdrop for the unusual sphere-shaped flower clusters. These blooms differentiate chinese buttonbush from similar species with their smaller scale and dense arrangement. Each leaf of chinese buttonbush is typically less pronounced in size compared to some of its relatives.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Shrub
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Deep dark green, glossy leaves with reflective surface distinguish chinese buttonbush from similar species.
Unusual sphere-shaped creamy white flowers in clustered heads, often tinged with pink.
Compact flower heads with male and female flowers, around 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter.
Opposite, lustrous leaves between 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) with reddish margins.
Leaves maintain deep green color without significant change during fall transitions.
Chinese buttonbush features opposite, simple leaves that are lustrous and glossy, reflecting light like a mirror. Each leaf measures between 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length. The leaves are dark green with reddish margins, adding a distinct contrast. Their texture is smooth and shiny. These leaves remain non-showy during fall transitions, maintaining their deep green hue without significant color change.
The flowers of chinese buttonbush are creamy white and slightly fragrant, blooming from summer to fall. These uniquely shaped flowers form in tightly clustered, rounded heads, often tinged with pink. Each flower head contains both male and female flowers. The crowded arrangement of the flowers in the heads serves as a key feature for identification. The genus name reflects this characteristic, emphasizing the clustered nature of the blooms. These floral heads typically measure around 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter.
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Scientific Classification of Chinese buttonbush
