Juglandaceae
Caucasian Wingnut: Fast Growing
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
A robust tree preferring deep, moist soils in full sun. It requires plenty of space to thrive and tolerates heavy soils well.
Every 7 days
Bright indirect
-25° - 35°C
40% - 90%
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What is Caucasian Wingnut?
Caucasian Wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia) is a easy-care plant from the Juglandaceae family. The Caucasian Wingnut is a majestic, fast-growing tree, famous for its long, pendulous catkins and pinnate foliage resembling that of an ash tree. Native to regions bordering the Caspian Sea, it often develops a powerful trunk and a broad crown, making it an excellent shade tree for large gardens an...
Caucasian Wingnut grows up to 30.0m, spread of 2000cm, watering every 7 days, -25°C â 35°C, 40â90% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Caucasian Wingnut tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Caucasian Wingnut is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Caucasian Wingnut?
TLDR: Caucasian Wingnut needs Bright indirect, watering every 7 days, and temperatures between -25-35°C with 40-90% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Caucasian Wingnut?
Keep the soil moist, especially for young specimens. It tolerates temporary flooding but is sensitive to prolonged drought.
How Much Light Does Caucasian Wingnut Need?
Plant in full sun to promote vigorous growth and a beautiful crown structure.
What Is the Best Soil for Caucasian Wingnut?
Prefers rich, deep, and cool soils. It adapts well to clay soils if they remain moist.
What Pot Should You Use for Caucasian Wingnut?
Not recommended for long-term container cultivation due to its vigorous root system and mature size.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 365 days
What Is Caucasian Wingnut and Where Does It Come From?
The Caucasian Wingnut is a majestic, fast-growing tree, famous for its long, pendulous catkins and pinnate foliage resembling that of an ash tree. Native to regions bordering the Caspian Sea, it often develops a powerful trunk and a broad crown, making it an excellent shade tree for large gardens and parks, particularly near water bodies.
How to Propagate Caucasian Wingnut?
Sucker division
- Perform this operation during the tree's dormant period.
- Water copiously after planting.
- 1 Identification
Locate young shoots (suckers) emerging from the ground around the main trunk.
- 2 Separation
Cleanly slice the root connecting the sucker to the mother tree with a sharp spade.
- 3 Transplantation
Dig up the sucker with its root ball and replant it immediately in the desired location.
Materials needed:
Seed sowing
- Do not let the seeds dry out completely before stratification.
- Germination can be irregular.
- 1 Harvesting
Harvest the winged seeds in the fall when they turn brown.
- 2 Stratification
Place the seeds in a moist sand mixture in the refrigerator for 3 months to break dormancy.
- 3 Sowing
Sow in pots in the spring under a cold frame.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Caucasian Wingnut Grow?
TLDR: Caucasian Wingnut can reach up to 30.0m tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
30.0m
Spread
20.0m
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Deciduous
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents resilience and the quiet strength of wetlands.
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