Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
wingnut
ओहियो बकेये
In German
wingnut
Ohio buckeye
In French
wingnut
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
wingnut
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
wingnut
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
wingnut
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Wingnut
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
wingnut
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye. Wingnut doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Wingnut does not have fragrant flowers. Wingnut has allergic reactions like and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Wingnut and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.