Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut)

Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) with green leaves and brown bark on a large tree
Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) with textured brown bark and numerous green leaves on branches

Botanical name: Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Common name: Caucasian Wingnut

Family: Juglandaceae

Origin: Caucasus

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-9

Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous


Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) with hanging light green catkins and dense pinnate leaves
Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) with multiple long catkins dangling among the thick foliage
Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) with green leaves and brown bark on large tree branches.
Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) with dense green canopy and textured brown trunk from below.
Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) green hanging fruit tree branches with serrated leaves close up
Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) with hanging chains of green fruit and pinnate leaves on branches.


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