Staphylea pinnata – Staphylea pinnata

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Staphylea pinnata – Staphylea pinnata

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Availability
High (2)
Specifications
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Height
2-5 m
Crown
oval, later vase-shaped, half open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
creamy white to greenish white, flowers in May-June, fragrant flowers
Fruits
yellow brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, large gardens, small gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Origin
Central and Southern Europe, Asia Minor
Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow oval vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white June May average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Staphylea pinnata

Staphylea pinnata can eventually reach a height of 2-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Staphylea pinnata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Staphylea pinnata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Staphylea pinnata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Staphylea pinnata blooms in may, june.
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