Pterocarya fraxinifolia - 60-80 CM C5

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * Olive green shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, sensitive to late frost, flood-tolerant

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Caucasian wing nut is sprawling and multi-stemmed in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The green flowers appear in catkins in May. These grow to about 15 - 20 cm in size.

fruit
The fruits of Pterocarya fraxinifolia are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental, park, landscape

Shoots
The shoots of Pterocarya fraxinifolia are olive green in colour.

Root
Pterocarya fraxinifolia is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensively branched, runner-forming roots.