Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Caucasian wingnut
Notes:
P. stenoptera, Chinese wingnut, is only marginally hardy around here, so I am sticking to profiling just this species instead.
Aggressive surface roots rule this one out for home landscapes or street use.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Missouri BG, Dirr.
Tags:
branches strong
clay tolerant
coarse texture
compacted soil tolerant
drought tolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
habit:irregular
habit:rounded
habit:vase
litter:fruit
litter:leaves
open canopy
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning not required
roots:high damage potential
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:shade tree
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
wet soil tolerant
wind tolerant
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