Caucasian Wing Nut. A vigorous spreading tree with divided dark green leaves. Pendent spikes of small green winged fruit in summer. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 20m. Flowers April to May. Fruits July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
A vigorous spreading tree with divided dark green leaves. Pendent spikes of small green winged fruit in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Pterocarya |
|---|---|
| Species | fraxinifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Caucasian Wing Nut |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Juglandaceae |
| Spread | 20m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | green |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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