Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Wing Nut
It is a brute of a tree with some specimens reaching over 38 metres high with a crown diameter of 35 metres so be sure to give it enough room!
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Description
he Wing Nut a relative of the Walnut originating from Iran was introduced into the UK way back in 1782.
It is a brute of a tree with some specimens reaching over 38 metres high with a crown diameter of 35 metres so be sure to give it enough room!
A fast growing large and broadly oval tree which does well in most fertile moisture-retentive soils but is especially good for use close to rivers and lakes in parkland setting.
It has deeply furrowed bark and very long summer catkins which produce two-winged nut fruits.
Its deciduous dark green leaves can be up to 60 cm I length and separated by numerous toothed leaflets.
Mature height: 17-22
Mature spread: 12-18m