Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Evergreen Azalea
In Spanish
wingnut
azalea
In Portuguese
wingnut
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Wingnut and Azalea
Season and care of Wingnut and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Azalea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Wingnut and Azalea Physical Information
Wingnut and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Wingnut and Azalea
Care of Wingnut and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.