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STAPHYLEA pinnata
Commonly known as Anthony nut, European bladdernut
Bell-shaped fragrant pink-tinged flowers in long hanging panicles and greenish white fruit
£25.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Europe, Turkey, Caucasus -
Deciduousleaves each composed of 5-7 ovate-oblong leaflets 5-10cm (2-4in) long
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White
Pink tinged -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub with stout shoots. Produces flowers 1cm (½in) long, in pendent panicles to 10cm (4in) long followed by fruit to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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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) -
Scented flowersFaint, spicy fragrance
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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
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Partial shade
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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