Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Asia
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
  
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
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
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
  
Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
  
Pachycereus pringlei
  
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
  
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
  
In Hindi
wingnut
  
Cardon
  
In German
wingnut
  
Cardon
  
In French
wingnut
  
Cardon
  
In Spanish
wingnut
  
Cardon
  
In Greek
wingnut
  
Cardon
  
In Portuguese
wingnut
  
Cardon
  
In Polish
Wingnut
  
Cardon
  
In Latin
wingnut
  
Cardon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Juglandaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Pterocarya
  
Pachycereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Juglandeae
  
Pachycereeae
  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Wingnut and Cardon
Season and care of Wingnut and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Wingnut and Cardon Physical Information
Wingnut and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Wingnut and Cardon are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wingnut and Cardon
Care of Wingnut and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.