About
A graceful tree, reaching 4-8m, with a spreading crown. It bears ornamental features. 'Black Jack' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Staphylea are deciduous shrubs or small trees producing hanging clusters of bell- or cup-shaped, white, cream or pink flowers, followed by bladder-like, two- or three-lobed fruit
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen, borders
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil, sun/part shade
PruningPrune when young, remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible