Cephalanthus comprises both deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Its small, aromatic flowers appear in round clusters.

Cephalanthus

Cephalanthus occidentalis is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a broadly branching structure. Its oval leaves can reach lengths of up to 18 centimeters, while the young stems may exhibit a reddish tint. In late summer to early autumn, the plant produces clusters of small, fragrant, creamy-white tubular flowers, arranged in compact spheres approximately 1.5 centimeters in diameter.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Angustifolius'

Cephalanthus occidentalis Fiber Optics ('Bailoptics')

Cephalanthus occidentalis Magical Moonlight ('Kolmoon') is a bushy, deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of approximately 1.5 meters. Its leaves are ovate and have a glossy green appearance, measuring up to 15 centimeters in length. During the summer months, this plant produces fragrant, creamy-white flowers organized in small, stalked, spherical clusters, featuring prominent yellow stamens.

Cephalanthus occidentalis Magical Moonlight ('Kolmoon')

Cephalanthus occidentalis Sugar Shack ('Smcoss') is a compact, rounded deciduous shrub. In spring, its foliage begins with a reddish hue, transitioning to green by summer and possibly reverting to red in the fall before leaf drop. The plant produces small, fragrant flowers that are creamy white, with prominent yellow stamens, arranged in spherical clusters on stalks. These flowers are succeeded by red fruit.