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American Bladdernut

American Bladdernut Staphylea Trifolia

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What is the plant

American bladdernut is a large, suckering, deciduous shrub or small tree, 8-15 ft. tall. Landscape attributes include: drooping clusters of cream, bell-shaped flowers; attractive, dark-green, trifoliate leaves; greenish bark textured with white cracks; and interesting fruit. The fruit, which changes from green to yellow to brown, is a three-chambered bladder.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

max 8b

Difficulty

Easy

Sunlight
You can plant the seedling in a full sun site, a partial shade site or a full shade site.
Soil
It grows in almost any soil, including moist, wet and well-drained, and also tolerates alkaline soil.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.

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