STAPHYLEA trifolia var pauciflora

Commonly known as American bladdernut

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves in threes, finely pointed and sharply serrated, each leaf 10cm (4in) long and 5cm (2in) wide
  • Cream
  • Height
    4.5m (15ft)
  • Spread
    4.5m (15ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Upright, heavily branched shrub or small tree. Bladder-like fruit, to 6cm (2½in) long, which ripen from green to reddish brown follow flowers
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

STAPHYLEA trifolia var pauciflora

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble-free
    Place of origin
    Eastern USA
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Bell-shaped 1cm (½in) long
    Panicles
    Pendent panicles 5cm (2in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Trifoliate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
4.5m (15ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4.5m (15ft)
 

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

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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

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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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

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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

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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

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