American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia)

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. Current sale size: Sold as 3 gallon pot, approximately 1 ft. plant.   Shade Tolerance: Full to Part Shade Moisture: Moist Height: 8'-18' tall Bloom Time: Apr-May Color: White  Uses: Wildlife USDA Plant Fact Sheet