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large-winged wingnut

Pterocarya macroptera

Low Maintenance

Genus: Pterocarya
Family: Juglandaceae

About this plant

P. macroptera is a broad-headed, deciduous tree to 15m tall with leaves made up of 7-17 oblong, toothed leaflets. Pendent catkins of greenish flowers to 70cm long are followed by winged fruits

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers outdoors in autumn

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years