STAPHYLEA
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STAPHYLEA
Commonly known as American 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
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Place of origin
Eastern USA -
DeciduousLeaves finely pointed and sharply serrated, each leaf to 10cm (4in) long by 5cm (2in) wide.
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Cream
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped 1cm (½in) long
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PaniclesPendent panicles 5cm (2in) long
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Trifoliate
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
4.5m (15ft) -
Spread
4.5m (15ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, heavily branched shrub or small tree. Bladder-like fruit, to 6cm (2½in) long, which ripen from green to reddish brown follow flowers
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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) -
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 Size4.5m (15ft)
4.5m (15ft)
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