Cephalanthus occidentalis

Beautiful yellow and orange fall colors. Found in the Central and Sacramento Valleys. Tolerates heat and alkaline soil and thrives in clay.

Plant Family: Rubiaceae

Plant Type: Tree

Height by Width: 8 - 30' H x 12' W

Growth Habit: Upright, multi-branched

Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable, prefers clay

Water Requirements: Regular

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: Spring/Summer

Flower Color: White

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Inner North Coast Range, Sierra Nevada Foothills, Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley

Natural Habitat: Valley Grassland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Riparian, Southern Oak Woodland below 3,000'

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