Staphylea colchica is a large, multi-stemmed shrub reaching about 4 meters in height. The shrub grows distinctly upright and is quite narrow when young. Later, it becomes wider and forms a vase-shaped crown. The green branches are noticeably reddish-tinted on the sun-exposed side. The leaf buds are always angled upwards. The uneven pinnate leaves always consist of 5 leaflets. However, on flower shoots, the leaves are trifoliate. The topside of the leaves is bright green, while the underside is glossy pale green. Around mid-May, drooping plumes with white flowers appear. Because the calyces are yellow-green, the flowers have a slightly greenish-white color impression. The flowers are followed by the characteristic inflated, hanging fruits typical of every Staphylea. In S. colchica, they are 2- to 3-chambered and 5-8 cm long. Staphylea colchica is a robust shrub that thrives in any nutritious, sufficiently moist, but well-drained soil. It is a typical warmth-lover that should ideally be planted in a sunny location.