Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
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
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Oleaster
In German
wingnut
Elaeagnus
In French
wingnut
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
wingnut
Elaeagnus
In Greek
wingnut
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
wingnut
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Wingnut
Elaeagnus
In Latin
wingnut
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Wingnut and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Wingnut and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wingnut and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Wingnut and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Wingnut and Elaeagnus
Care of Wingnut and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.