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  • STAPHYLEA pinnata
    STAPHYLEA pinnata
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. RHODODENDRON 'Fragrantissimum' and STAPHYLEA pinnata
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Turkey, Caucasus
    • Deciduous
      leaves each composed of 5-7 ovate-oblong leaflets 5-10cm (2-4in) long
    • White
      Pink tinged
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright shrub with stout shoots. Produces flowers 1cm (½in) long, in pendent panicles to 10cm (4in) long followed by fruit to 4cm (1½in) long.
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Faint, spicy fragrance
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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    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.
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    £6.50
    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.
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    £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)
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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