American BladdernutStaphylea trifolia
Bladdernut is a native shrub with rough, gray bark and dropping, bell-shaped flowers that give way to green seed pods that turn light brown in fall. Its flowers are a favorite of many types of bees and flies.
USDA symbol: STTR
General Information
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 8 to 15 feet |
| Light Exposure | Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium, Wet |
| Bloom Color | White, Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 5 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | April to June |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 7 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Anoka, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chisago, Cottonwood, Dakota, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Kandiyohi, Martin, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |