Common Name
Bladdernut
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
15.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: Deep rich woods, floodplain forests, moist ravines, shores of lakes and ponds, rocky wooded streambanks, shaded dunes
Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects enjoy the nectar from the flowers. Small mammals browse the foliage
Notes: Nice structure in a shade garden. Will send up multi stems when happy. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates wet and dry. Fruit is 3-lobed, papery, balloon-like capsule
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Nurseries that may carry live plant