Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Staphylea trifolia
Last Review
Features
Bell shaped flowers, creamy to greenish in color in mid to late spring; flowers hang in clusters; fruit are inflated pods (green turning to light brown) in late summer.
Culture
Full sun to full shade; moist, well-drained soils are best, but tolerates some wet sites; tolerates alkaline soil.
Notes
This plant can be grown as a shrub or small tree, depending on how it is pruned and maintained.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
12.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Upright to oval, tends to sucker.
Native Regions, Text
United States (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
18588
Image
picID
18589
Pathogen
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
448