species 17,484 observations

American Bladdernut

Staphylea trifolia

Field notes

Supports All

39 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Eastern Giant Swallowtail, Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Metric Paper Wasp 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bald-faced Hornet, Half-black Bumble Bee, Unequal Cellophane Bee 35

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Diseases Dry soil Insect pests
Habit: Ascending Dense Erect Multi stemmed
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.