Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
wingnut
Aubergine
In French
wingnut
Aubergine
In Spanish
wingnut
Berenjena
In Greek
wingnut
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
wingnut
Berinjela
In Polish
Wingnut
Bakłażan
In Latin
wingnut
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Wingnut and Eggplant
Season and care of Wingnut and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Wingnut and Eggplant Physical Information
Wingnut and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Eggplant are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Wingnut and Eggplant
Care of Wingnut and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.