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Bladdernut

Staphylea Trifolia

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Overview

Staphylea trifolia, commonly known as Bladdernut, is a deciduous understory shrub native to North America. Growing 10-15 feet tall, it features trifoliate leaves and bell-shaped white flowers in spring. Its namesake bladder-like fruits add autumn interest. Preferring partial shade and moist soils, Bladdernut is excellent for naturalized areas. It’s low-maintenance, supports wildlife, and offers a delicate, airy structure to landscape designs. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — shrub for full or half or shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Staphyleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — Preferring partial shade and moist soils, Bladdernut is excellent for naturalized areas; staphylea trifolia, image 100
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — turning brown in late summer and persisting into winter; staphylea trifolia can withstand minimum temperatures, image 65
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — It‚Äôs low-maintenance, supports wildlife, and offers a delicate, airy structure to landscape designs; this understory plant
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — bladder-like seed pods form; drooping clusters of fragrant, image 112
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — Staphylea trifolia can withstand minimum temperatures down to -30 to -20°F(-34 to -29°C)
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — bladder-like seed pods form; drooping clusters of fragrant
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — Its namesake bladder-like fruits add autumn interest
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