Button Bush Shrub Height Shipped:2 3 Feet this shrub will very soon the flowers and leaves this shrub will very soon establish itself in a very cost effective fashion making this one of the most genetically diverse native trees The Button Bush is an important plant in wetlands‚ one of its most abundant habitats․ It grows in swampy‚ waterlogged places‚ such as on riverbanks and near lakes․ The roots of Button Bush are very dense and tightly knit‚ which helps bind the soil together and reduce soil loss by erosion‚ especially in flood zones․ Its roots also act as a water purifier‚ as soil at the root level removes pollutants from the water and improves the ecosystem's health․ In addition to its other roles‚ Button Bush also takes in carbon dioxide‚ decreasing the negative effects of climate change․ This makes it a very important but often overlooked species for conservation efforts․ Outside its ecological roles‚ Button Bush acts as a habitat to several species of wildlife․ The shrub itself provides shelter and nesting spots for small birds and mammals․ The plant provides nectar for various pollinators‚ including bees and butterflies․ It is effective at attracting them to the shrub's flowers․ The fruit of the Button Bush‚ which takes the form of small round clusters‚ may also be eaten by birds and small mammals․ As urban areas change from natural to developed habitats‚ Button Bush can help reduce this loss of suitable habitat by fulfilling needs at some life stages of its native fauna․ Planting Button Bush in yards and plantings can also help wildlife improve or expand wildlife movement corridors․