bladdernut

Water bladdernut plants at least once a week during the summer months, and slightly less frequently during cooler weather. If you live in an area prone to drought, increase the watering frequency in summer. Water the soil around the plants generously, applying enough to penetrate the entire root zone and reach a depth of at least 6". Bladdernut plants prefer evenly moist soil, and although they can tolerate dry conditions, they will not thrive in overly wet or flooded soil.

Bladdernut (Staphylea colchica) prefers full sun and thrives in sunny locations with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. This species prefers a soil with good drainage and does best in loamy, slightly acidic or neutral soil. Bladdernut will not tolerate prolonged periods of full shade, so plenty of sunlight is essential to its growth and success. Additionally, the plant needs some protection from the afternoon sun to prevent its leaves from burning. It should be placed in an area where it will receive filtered sunlight for at least part of the day.

Bladdernut (Staphylea colchica) is a deciduous shrub that should be pruned in late winter. Pruning should be kept to a minimum for bladdernut, as frequent hard pruning can reduce flowering. A light pruning in late winter (February or March) to reduce height and shape the shrub is the only pruning necessary for this plant species. Tidy up any overly long, old canes or any dead or diseased branches, and thin out congested areas to promote air circulation and reduce the risk of disease. Prune to the desired shape and size, but avoid shearing. Bladdernuts typically bloom in early spring, so to maintain flowering, make sure that no more than 1/3 of the live wood is pruned during winter.