American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) 3 GAL
Fall Species
This Species is typically available during our Fall Sale Preorders in August, and/or the in-person Fall Sale Mid-September through Mid-October at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
Not Available
This species is not available this year. We hope to see it next Fall!
An unusual small understory tree with distinctive drooping white flowers and rattle-like seed pods! Does not tolerate full sun and prefers moist, rich soils. A unique plant perfect for naturalizing moist areas!
Pollination: 2+ individuals needed.
Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Adaptable
Height: 8’-15’
Width: 10’-20’
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr-May
Fruit: Hard seeds that resemble popcorn kernels inside a thin walled, air filled seed pod.
Fall Color: Yellow, Orange
Root Type: Branching
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Limited data available. Flowers attract bees and flies. Hosts at least one plant bug. Sparsely browsed by deer.
Notes: Produces runners, but does so slowly.
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