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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.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves finely pointed and sharply serrated, each leaf to 10cm (4in) long by 5cm (2in) wide.
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Cream -
Height4.5m (15ft) -
Spread4.5m (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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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern USA -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped 1cm (½in) longPaniclesPendent panicles 5cm (2in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Trifoliate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Serrulate
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Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 2Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Staphylea - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of STAPHYLEA
STAPHYLEA colchica
Bladdernut
erect panicles of creamy fragrant white flowers. A rare and unusual plant
STAPHYLEA holocarpa var. 'Rosea'
Bladdernut
soft pink flowers and bronze young leaves
STAPHYLEA pinnata
Anthony nut, European bladdernut
bell-shaped fragrant pink-tinged flowers in long hanging panicles and greenish white fruit
STAPHYLEA trifolia var pauciflora
American bladdernut
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
