Miss Kim Korean Lilac vs American Bladdernut - TreeTime.ca

Miss Kim Korean Lilac vs American Bladdernut

Staphylea trifolia

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula Miss Kim

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American Bladdernut
Miss Kim Korean Lilac

American Bladdernut is a fast-growing, ornamental shrub native to eastern North America. It can be grown as a large shrub or trained as a small tree. The small, drooping, white flowers are bell-shaped and grow in clusters. They appear in mid to late spring, attracting various pollinators. Well suited as an understory plant as it prefers shady and partial sun location with moist soils.

The blossoms mature into papery seed capsules and have been described as miniature Japanese lanterns. They are commonly used in dried flower arrangements. The seeds found within the pods are edible, and have a taste similar to pistachios. They can be eaten raw, used in baking or made into a sweet cooking oil.

Care should be taken when planting American Bladdernut, as it can spread quickly. It is prone to suckering and will self-seed. Plant the right tree in the right place.

Miss Kim Korean Lilac is a smaller cultivar of the Korean Lilac that blooms with pale purple flowers in late spring. It produces red-pink berries in mid to late July, and while they are edible, the flavor is not highly significant.

The Miss Kim Korean Lilac makes a good hedge and privacy screen, and will attract birds and butterflies to your yard.

American Bladdernut Quick Facts

Miss Kim Korean Lilac Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: shade, partial shade
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none