Photo of Staphylea pinnata flower by Karl Gercens III

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Staphylea pinnata

Also Known As

  • European Bladdernut

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Staphylea pinnata plant details

Staphylea pinnata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Staphylea pinnata

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: staphyleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Staphylea pinnata

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its handsome compound leaves contrasting the pendulous 4-5"clusters of small, fragrant, pearly (almost translucent) white flowers this large 10-15' suckering shrub is highly decorative in early summer. The blooms are followed in fall unusual inflated seed capsules, giving it the name bladdernut. The seeds inside are edible, some sources report them to taste like pistachios! S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Staphylea pinnata plant

How to Grow Staphylea pinnata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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