How to identify Common bladdernut (Staphylea pinnata)
Common bladdernut, also known as European bladdernut
Common bladdernut is a deciduous and multi-stemmed shrub or diminutive tree, which achieves a stature of approximately 15 feet (4.5 meters) in both height and width. It exhibits a robust and branched structure, maintaining an erect form. The plant thrives optimally under conditions of partial shade and moist, fertile soil, though it shows a commendable adaptability to varying soil types, except notably arid ones. In the wake of warm summers, common bladdernut produces ornamental blooms that contribute to its favorable consideration for garden aesthetics.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Shrub
Leaf Type: Deciduous
White, fragrant flowers with red-tipped sepals in drooping panicles.
Compound, pinnate leaves with 5-7 pointed, glossy leaflets.
Distinctive fruit capsules resemble inflated, papery balloons with lobes.
Deciduous shrub or tree with erect, robust, and branched structure.
Optimal height and width of approximately 15 feet (4.5 meters).
The leaves of common bladdernut are compound and pinnate, consisting of 5 to 7 pointed leaflets. Each leaflet measures up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. The leaflets are elliptic to lanceolate in shape, with a sharp apex and slightly serrated margins. They display a vibrant green color with a glossy texture on the upper surface and a paler underside. The vein pattern is prominently netted, providing structural support and facilitating nutrient transport. These leaves are a defining feature of common bladdernut, contributing to its distinctive identification.
The flowers of common bladdernut are small, fragrant, and white, each measuring up to 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) in length. They feature red-tipped sepals and bloom in drooping panicles that can extend up to 5 inches (12.7 cm) long. These flowers typically appear in May and June. Their delicate fragrance and distinctive panicle arrangement make them easily identifiable during the blooming period.
The fruit of common bladdernut is a distinctive, decorative capsule that is easily recognizable by its unique structure. Each fruit resembles an inflated, thin-skinned balloon with 2 to 3 lobes, forming a nearly spherical shape. Upon maturity, the capsule reaches approximately 1 1/2 inches long (about 3.8 cm), and its surface texture is papery and bag-like. This filmy exterior conceals the seeds within, and as the fruit matures, it may exhibit a pale, translucent quality. The descriptive comparison to a small, delicate pouch encapsulates its overall appearance and tactile nature.
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Scientific Classification of Common bladdernut
