Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree)

Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up on a slender woody stem plant
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower clusters attached to a thin supported woody tree stem

Botanical name: Cochlospermum vitifolium

Common names: Buttercup tree, Mountain Cotton, Cotton-tree

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

This plant loves full sun and moderate water during the summer growing season. Water sparingly during the dormant season of the winter months. Cochlospermum vitifolium will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial pollinators to your garden. It is a deciduous plant, that will shed its leaves in the winter. This plant is native to South America and is found normally in USDA Zones 9-11, but can also be grown in colder regions in a pot. It can tolerate some light frost but mature plants can survive temperatures down to the 30sF for a short time. This plant is also salt tolerant, making it a great choice for seaside areas. With proper care and maintenance this plant will bring you years of joy!

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Image gallery: 16 images
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with yellow flower clusters on tall slender tree stems
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) stems with yellow flower clusters growing in dark nursery pots
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up isolated against a clear blue sky background.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower on a woody stem with many round unopened buds.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a clear blue sky background
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster on a thin woody stem reaching toward the sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster with pointed green leaves and buds
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up with numerous buds on thin branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower and round buds on a branch against blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a clear blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster with round buds on a woody branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up on a branch against sky background.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster on a wooden branch with several rounded buds.
Cochlospermum vitifolium yellow flower close up on a branch with green foliage
Cochlospermum vitifolium with large yellow flower petals and round buds on branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up against a clear blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with vibrant yellow petals and green buds on thin branches.
Cochlospermum vitifolium yellow flower clusters on tree branches against clear blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium yellow flower clusters grow along slender woody stems with foliage
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up with many round green buds nearby
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower cluster surrounded by numerous green buds on a branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) brown dry fruit pod close up in natural light
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) dry brown fruit pod hanging from a woody branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) brown fruit pods with white fluffy cotton against blue sky
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) ripening brown fruit pods with white cotton fiber attached to branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with large yellow flowers in a close up branch
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flowers on branches with green foliage in the background
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up with green leaves and rounded buds
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) with vibrant yellow flower and numerous green buds on branches
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower close up showing rounded petals with orange central stamens.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Buttercup tree) yellow flower with delicate orange stamens growing among small green buds.


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