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Staphylea trifolia

Also Known As

American Bladdernut
American Bladderpod

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-36'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Staphylea trifolia plant details

Staphylea trifolia is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Staphylea trifolia

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: staphyleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 36 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, dried-arrangements, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Staphylea trifolia

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The inflated seed pods?up to 3" long?of this unusual native shrub (to 15') are useful in dried arrangements. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The native American Bladderpod, these are from the plants growing wild in Punnetts woods. A shade tolerant shrub or small tree it can eventually reach 36' in height but fifteen would be more common. Noted for its curious inflated seed pods, we like it for the fantastic bark.