Staphylea pinnata

Plant Details

Scientific name: Staphylea pinnata

Also known as: European bladdernut

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Layer: Nut tree, Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 4.50 m

Width: 4.50 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: Deciduous

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Edible part:
Seed

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
None

Seed - unripe. The taste of the seed resembles that of pistachios.

Start Harvest: 01/09

End of Harvest: 31/10

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Guild	Description
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry	Amelanchier provides nitrogen-fixing benefits and attracts beneficial pollinators, supporting the growth of Staphylea.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus can provide shade and protect Staphylea from harsh weather while its roots can help improve soil structure.
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry	Viburnum can act as a windbreak while also attracting pollinators, benefiting Staphylea's reproduction.
Malus domestica Apple	Malus can provide additional food sources for beneficial insects, which can help protect Staphylea from pests.
Prunus persica Peach	Prunus can act as a nutrient accumulator and also provides shade, benefiting Staphylea's growth.
Sorbus domestica Service Tree	Sorbus can provide a habitat for birds that help control pest populations around Staphylea.
Morus alba White mulberry	Morus offers additional yield in fruits while fostering a diverse ecosystem for other plants including Staphylea.
Carya ovata Hickory	Carya can improve soil health with its deep roots and provide shade, helping Staphylea to thrive.
Cydonia oblonga Quince	Cydonia attracts pollinators and can provide fruit, making the guild beneficial for overall harvests.
Fagus sylvatica Beech	Fagus serves as a windbreak and offers shade, improving conditions around Staphylea.