Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
wingnut
Earth Star
In German
wingnut
Erdstern
In French
wingnut
Terre étoile
In Spanish
wingnut
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
wingnut
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
wingnut
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Wingnut
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
wingnut
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Bromeliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Wingnut and Earth Star
Season and care of Wingnut and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Earth Star is .
Wingnut and Earth Star Physical Information
Wingnut and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Earth Star are as follows:
Care of Wingnut and Earth Star
Care of Wingnut and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.