Common Name
Bladdernut
Scientific Name
Staphylea trifolia
Ground Cover
No
Evergreen
No
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Max Height (ft)
15.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
5
6
7
8
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
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Additional Info
Habitat: Deep rich woods, floodplain forests, moist ravines, shores of lakes and ponds, rocky wooded streambanks, shaded dunes
Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects enjoy the nectar from the flowers. Small mammals browse the foliage
Notes: Nice structure in a shade garden. Will send up multi stems when happy. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates wet and dry. Fruit is 3-lobed, papery, balloon-like capsule
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Grassland Species
No
Riparian Buffer Species?
No
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Deer Resitant
No
Low Maintenance
Yes
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Recommended for
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Supports Pollinators
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles