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Summary
Physical Characteristics
staphylea pinnata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft) by 4.5 m (14ft).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. 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 Flies.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (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
Edible Parts: Seed
Edible Uses:
Seed - raw[2, 105, 177]. Said to taste like pistachios, the seeds are eaten by children in Germany[183].
Medicinal Uses
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Cultivation details
Tolerant of a wide range of soils so long as they are not too dry[11, 182, 200], it prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or semi-shade[200]. Prefers a neutral to acid soil but tolerates some alkalinity[202]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -20°c[184]. The plants flower best in years that follow hot summers[200]. 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]. Plants sometimes produce suckers, these can be removed in the dormant season and planted out.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Klokocs, Nezcoupe,
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Asia, Australia, Britain, Caucasus, Europe, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Mediterranean,
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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