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PTEROCARYA fraxinifolia
Commonly known as Caucasian wing nut
Greenish flowers in large pendulous catkins
£22.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Caucasus, northern Iran -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousPinnate leaves to 40cm (16in) long with cylindrical midribs. Each leaf has 23 or more, oblong to ovate, glossy, dark-green leaflets.
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Green
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
25m (80ft) -
Spread
20m (65ft)
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TreeVigorous, spreading tree. Produces small, winged green fruit in pendent spikes to 50cm (20in) long, in summer.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size25m (80ft)
20m (65ft)
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