STAPHYLEA
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STAPHYLEA
Commonly known as 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
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
China -
Deciduous3-palmate, blue-green leaves with oblong to lance-shaped leaflets 3-10cm (1¼-4in) long
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White
Pinkish in bud, opening white -
Fully hardy
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Height
To 6m (20ft) -
Spread
To 4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub or small, spreading tree. Produces bell-shaped flowers to 1.5cm (½in) long in nodding panicles to 10cm (4in) long, before the leaves, followed by bladder-like fruits to 5cm (2in) long
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Sizeto 6m (20ft)
to 4m (13ft)
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