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    STAPHYLEA
    STAPHYLEA
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    STAPHYLEA

    Commonly known as Sierra bladdernut

    Ornamental fruits on large shrubs or small trees.

    Genus of about 11 species of deciduous shrubs or small trees found in woodland and thickets in northern temperate regions.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      USA (California)
    • Deciduous
      Rounded leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, in threes
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2m - 5m (6ft - 15ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Shrub or small tree. Produces bell-shaped flowers with protruding stamens in clusters of 5.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2m - 5m (6ft - 15ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
       
       
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    varieties

    STAPHYLEA colchica
    Erect panicles of creamy fragrant white flowers. A rare and unusual plant
     
    Small
    £17.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
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    Large
    £60.00
    STAPHYLEA colchica 'Black Beauty'
    False Pistachio
    Leaves emerging green, becoming deep purple, before turning orange in autumn. Scented, pink tinged white flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £22.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
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    STAPHYLEA trifolia var pauciflora
     
    2 Litre
    £30.00
    Unavailable
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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