An interesting native for the shade garden or for naturalizing. Stems are greenish-gray with linear white fissures which are quite attractive. Greenish-white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring followed in autumn by inflated pale green capsules that change to light brown as the season progresses.
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STAPHYLEA trifolia – American Bladdernut
An interesting native for the shade garden or for naturalizing. Stems are greenish-gray with linear white fissures which are quite attractive. Greenish-white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring followed in autumn by inflated pale green capsules that change to light brown as the season progresses. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and can perform in partial to dense shade. Native to eastern U.S..
Sun: Part Shade/Full Shade
Soil: Adaptable to Wide Range, Prefers Moist
Size: Height 10-15ft., Spread 10-12ft.
Zone: 4-8
Flower: White, Bell-Shaped Drooping Clusters
Bloom Time: May
Attributes: Native, Wet Soil Tolerant, Showy Fruit, Drought Tolerant, Shade, Clay Soil Tolerant