Scientific Name
Staphylea trifolia

Common Name
American bladdernut

 
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil
Height: 10 to 15 feet
Width: 8 to 12 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright; heavily branched
Flower/Fruit: Greenish white flowers on 1.5 to 2" panicle; pale green to light brown capsule
Foliage: Opposite, compound dark green leaves; 2 to 4" long; pale yellow fall color
Comments: Suckers; smooth striped bark; native
Cultivars: --
   


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