large-winged wingnut
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- large-winged wingnut (Pterocarya macroptera)
- Genus
- Pterocarya
- Family
- Juglandaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of large-winged wingnut
Distribution map
Northern China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of large-winged wingnut
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large-winged wingnut care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers outdoors in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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