Wingnut

Elephant Bush

About Wingnut and Elephant Bush

Wingnut

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Asia

Southern Africa

Types

Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

wingnut

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Juglandaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Pterocarya

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Wingnut and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Wingnut and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Wingnut and Elephant Bush. Wingnut doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Wingnut does not have fragrant flowers. Wingnut has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wingnut and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Wingnut and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Wingnut and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush

Care of Wingnut and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.