Pterocarya tonkinensis
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A large, spreading, deciduous tree eventually reaching up to 30m tall with leaves to 18cm or more divided into 6-14 ovate to elliptic leaflets. Small, greenish-yellow, spring flowers in hanging racemes to 30cm long are followed by winged fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- Pterocarya tonkinensis (Pterocarya tonkinensis)
- Genus
- Pterocarya
- Family
- Juglandaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Pterocarya tonkinensis
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Pterocarya tonkinensis
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Pterocarya tonkinensis care guide
- Regular deep watering, mulch ground to retain consistent soil moisture
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Regular deep watering, mulch ground to retain consistent soil moisture
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous tree slow-release feed applied once every early spring
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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