American bladdernut

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A spreading, deciduous shrub to 4m tall, with dark green, pinnate leaves composed of three finely-toothed leaflets, downy beneath. The foliage turns yellow in autumn. In spring it bears creamy white flowers in pendent clusters; these are followed by papery, 6cm long, inflated seed pods that mature from yellow-green to brown

Scientific classification

Species: American bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia)
Genus: Staphylea
Family: Staphyleaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of American bladdernut

Distribution map

Eastern North America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of American bladdernut

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American bladdernut care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Take greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat