Bladdernut is a highly versatile under-used Wisconsin native shrub that is shade-tolerant, and provides four-season interest. Bell-shaped white flowers hang from the stems in May. Inflated bladder-like seed capsules follow, persisting through fall and winter. The dark green trifoliate leaves turn a soft yellow in fall. In addition to these features, it also has unique textured bark! Bladdernut is adapted to average to moist soil conditions and attractive to many species of wildlife. Bladdernut is highly versatile and does great in our alkaline soils. Thriving in full shade to full sun, tolerates occasional flooding and wet sites, and black walnut tolerant, there’s not much that puts a damper on our enthusiasm for this stalwart shrub! Dry areas are tolerated but it will need watering in periods of drought. Deer don’t seem to bother it as much as some other types of native woody shrubs.

Price is for 1 shrub | #2 Container

Plant spread: 8-12'

Bloom: May-July| Height: 10-15' | Moist to well-drained soil

• Cover for wildlife
• Nest site for birds
• Pollen and/or nectar producer
• Food for caterpillars

Plant descriptions and photos provided by Johnson's Nursery