Chinese Wingnut

Scientific Name: Pterocarya stenoptera

Plant type

tree

size

H: 50'-70'
W: 50'-70'

planting zones

6a-8b

Chinese Wingnut plant details

Chinese Wingnut is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chinese Wingnut

Plant type: tree
Plant family: juglandaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 50 FT - 70 FT - wide, 50 FT - 70 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chinese Wingnut

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wingnuts are "handsome trees [this one to 80'] of rapid growth, with graceful dark-green [compound] foliage, decorated in summer and fall with the long [1'] drooping racemes of light green fruits" (L.H.Bailey). S/M