Common bladdernut (Staphylea pinnata)

Common bladdernut

Also known as: European bladdernut

The common bladdernut (Staphylea pinnata) grows easily in shrub borders and hedges. It has symmetrical leaves and will produce white bell-shaped flowers with a nice fragrance in early summer. Flies are its primary pollinators. The seeds are protected by an inflated pod or bladder.

Scientific classification

Species

Common bladdernut (Staphylea pinnata)

Crabapple bushes, bladdernuts, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

3 m to 4.5 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Brown, Green, Copper

Fruit Color

White, Yellow

Flower Color

Green, White

Stem Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

10 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

Moderate

Growth Rate

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Distribution of Common bladdernut

Distribution Map

Common bladdernut is a plant with a range that spans across central and southern Europe, extending to regions in southwestern Asia. It has been introduced into the European continent's northwest. Despite being native to particular areas, common bladdernut is also cultivated, which has allowed it to integrate into various suitable environments beyond its indigenous locales.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Quickly Identify Common bladdernut

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).

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Care Guide for Common bladdernut

Every 2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Common bladdernut flourishes in a balanced moisture environment, showcasing moderate drought tolerance. Water every two weeks to maintain consistent soil moisture, essential for its outdoor cultivation. Adequate watering during the growing season supports lush foliage and the growth of its unique bladder-like fruits.

Fertilize: Common bladdernut requires balanced nutrition fertilizers applied biannually in early spring and mid-summer to promote growth and fruit production. Avoid fertilizing during dormancy. Over-fertilization risks burning or excess foliage. Increased fertilization may help during initial growth, and thorough watering post-application is essential.

Pruning: Common bladdernut has distinctive bladder-like seed pods and requires late spring pruning post-flowering. Key techniques include cutting dead branches, thinning crowds for airflow, and rejuvenating by cutting older stems at ground level. Ensure clean cuts above buds for optimal healing and new growth.

Propagation: Common bladdernut can be propagated by sowing scarified seeds in well-draining soil at a moderate depth for good contact. Keep the soil consistently moist to aid seedling establishment. Mimicking common bladdernut's temperate habitat is essential for optimal growth conditions.

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