About

Staphylea bumalda, the Japanese bladdernut, is a compact, deciduous shrub producing trifoliate leaves and pendent clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by small, inflated, two-lobed, bladder-like fruit. An ornamental choice for a sunny or lightly shaded border.

About the genus

Stegnosperma is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.