Common Name
Bladdernut
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
15.0
Width (ft)
10.0 -
15.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Habitat
Floodplain forests, mesic slope forests, boulder field forests, and rock outcrops; usually on mafic or calcareous rocks and soils, or in nutrient-rich alluvium. Frequent in the Virginia mountains (low elevations only) and Piedmont; infrequent to rare in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects enjoy the nectar from the flowers. Small mammals browse the foliage
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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