Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Caucasian wingnut
P. fraxinifolia is a vigorous, broadly spreading deciduous tree with large pinnate leaves and small green flowers in drooping racemes to 50cm long, followed by winged fruits
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pterocarya are tall deciduous trees with large pinnate leaves and tiny flowers in pendulous catkins, followed by spikes of winged fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Turkey, N Iran, Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers outdoors in autumn. Remove rooted suckers in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pruning group 1; remove unwanted suckers and seedlings as they appear
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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