Staphylea pinnata, the European bladdernut,[1] is a species of bladdernut native to Europe and naturalized in Britain.[2]
Description
It is a deciduous shrub growing up to 6 m (20 ft).[3] The species name pinnata refers to the pinnate leaves.[4] Small, white, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers[1] bloom from May to June,[2] on panicles up to 13 cm (5.1 in) long.[1] The flowers are bisexual and pollinated by flies.[2] The fruits are inflated papery capsules, 2-3 lobed, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long,[1] ripening from September to November. The seeds are edible, and are said to taste like pistachios.[2]
Cultivation
Staphylea pinnata can be grown in full sun to partial shade, and tolerates a variety of soils. It is hardy in zones 6–8.[1] It has low drought tolerance.[3]
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