Bladdernut
Staphylea trifolia
Description
Bladdernut is a deciduous shrub native to Eastern North America. It is known for its unique seed capsules that resemble inflated bags or bladders. The plant typically grows in moist, rich soils in woodlands and thrives under shade or partial shade. It features trifoliate leaves, with three leaflets, and in spring, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped, white flowers.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 6 to 12 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Full shade to partial sun
- Bloom Months
- April, May
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- White flowers