wingnut 'Fern Leaf'

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A large tree with a broad ovoid crown. The leaves consist of between13-23 leaf segments. Each leaf segment is very deeply dissected giving the leaf its characteristic fern-like appearance. The bark is often fissured and grey-brown in colour. Small winged green fruits are produced on pendant spikes, up to 30 cm long, in summer.

Scientific classification

Species: wingnut 'Fern Leaf' (Pterocarya stenoptera 'Fern Leaf')
Genus: Pterocarya
Family: Juglandaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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wingnut 'Fern Leaf' pictures

Distribution of wingnut 'Fern Leaf'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Pterocarya stenoptera

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 wingnut 'Fern Leaf'

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wingnut 'Fern Leaf' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little 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.