American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia)

American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia)Estimated Height at Pickup: 2 3, 3 gal An unusual small understory tree with distinctive drooping white flowers and rattle like seed pods! Does not tolerate full sun and prefers moist, rich soils. A unique plant perfect for naturalizing moist areas! Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Part Sun Shade, Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic Soil Type: Adaptable Height: 8 15 Width: 10 20 Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: Apr May Fruit: Hard seeds that

Euonymus atropurpureus- eastern wahoo- see below)

several duskywing skippers

Suckering habit and manageable size makes it well suited borders or visual barriers

and have been know to colonize even prairies maintained by fire

compact tree/large shrub with edible berries and blooms important for early spring pollinators

and the striped hairstreak butterfly

moths such as the pink sallow

showy leaves and blooms

single species clumps and it is often planted decoratively along borders

Notable Wildlife Interactions: The obligate host of three species of leafhopper

Hosts the painted lady and grey hairstreak butterflies

and dead headed to encourage a second bloom