Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Sierra Bladdernut (Staphylea bolanderi) is a uncommon native tree or shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-4500 feet.

Plant type

Tree

Size

20 ft Tall

Sun

Deep Shade, Partial Shade

Propagation

For propagating by seed: Soak in concentrated H2 S04 1 hr. or 3-4 mos. warm stratification. Germination may be poor.

Sunset Zones

1, 6, 7, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Fall Webworm

Hyphantria cunea