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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Staphylea emodi is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Wood

Wood - soft. Used for making walking sticks, it is said to keep snakes away[146, 158].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, it prefers a rich loamy soil in a full sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. This species is not very cold-hardy in Britain, it is only likely to succeed outdoors in the mildest parts of the country[200]. The plants flower best in years that follow hot summers[200]. Closely related to S. holocarpa[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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Propagation

Seed - this can be very slow to germinate, sometimes taking 18 months or more. It is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[200], and some of it at least should then germinate in the spring. Stored seed should be sown as early in the year as possible and given cold stratification - it might not germinate until spring of the following year. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out early the following summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Fair to good percentage[78]. Layering in July/August. Takes 15 months. Good percentage[78].

Other Names

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Euscaphis japonica		Shrub	3.5	-		LMH	SN	M	1	1
Staphylea bumalda		Tree	1.8	4-8		LMH	SN	M	1	0
Staphylea colchica	Bladdernut	Shrub	4.0	5-9	M	LMH	SN	M	1	1	1
Staphylea pinnata	Bladder Nut	Shrub	4.5	5-9		LMH	SN	M	3	0	0
Staphylea trifolia	American Bladder Nut	Shrub	4.0	4-8	M	LMH	SN	M	3	1	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Staphylea emodi - Wall.