American Bladdernut
Staphylea trifolia
American bladdernut is a densely branched, vigorous small tree/large shrub that is often found on or above floodplains. Spring leaves emerge bright green in the spring and darken to deep green for summer and pale yellow to gold-red in fall. Beautiful clusters of drooping green-white flowers appear in April. The blooms transition to pale green balloon-like seed pods in the summer which fade to brown and persist late into winter for year-round interest. American bladdernut does best in afternoon shade or full shade with consistent moisture. It will form a ticket if happy and allowed to spread. With morning sun, it will form a decent screen even in winter with its dense branches. Tolerant of various soil types, deer resistant, black walnut tolerant, it is a very versatile shrub.
- Light: Partial Shade, Sunny
- Soil: Moist, Occasionally Dry, Occasionally Wet
- Plant type: Trees
Highlights:
- Seasonal Interest
- Evergreen
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Wildlife
- Great for Containers
- Deer Resistant
- Toxic to Pets