Bladdernut - Staphylea trifolia NEW FOR 2025

A charming, native shrub that thrives in shaded woodland edges and moist thickets, Bladdernut offers unique visual appeal and ecological benefits. Its distinctive feature is the inflated, papery seed pods that follow its spring blooms, resembling small bladders. These pods, along with its trifoliate leaves (leaves with three leaflets), make it easy to identify. In spring, it displays drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers, attracting early pollinators. Bladdernut's adaptability to part shade and moist conditions makes it a valuable addition to naturalized gardens and woodland restorations. Soil Type: Loam/Clay Soil Conditions: Moist Flower Color: White Flower Time: April-May Height: 6'-12' Light: Part Sun to Part Shade Features: Unique Seed Pods, Pollinators, Shade Tolerant. Credits: Info courtesy of illinoiswildflowers.info;