ID Characteristic | A trifoliate leaf, and a large bladder like fruit. |
Shape | Taller than broad, clump forming. |
Landscape | Limited use except in naturalization, more of a curiosity than anything else. |
Propagation | The seed must immediately, upon harvest, be placed in moist peat or sown direct and given a three month warm period (about 15 °C). It must then be given a cool period for three months at 5°C. Additionally it roots easily from softwood and hardwood cuttings and since mature plants may sucker, one can divide. |
Cultivation | Moist, well-drained soils. |
Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strahroy, Ontario, Canada.
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Moist but well drained soils. |
Bark/Stem Description | Light grey with irregular whitish grey markings. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Somewhat glaborous buds that are ovoid in shape. |
Leaf Description | Opposite in arrangement, compound pinnate with three leaflets which are obovate and light green in colour. |
Fruit Description | Evident in September, capsulate, three lobed and about 6-9 cm in length. |
Colour Description | Leaves light green, turning light yellow in autumn. |
Texture Description | Medium. |