Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
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Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
wingnut
sasanqua
In German
wingnut
sasanqua
In French
wingnut
sasanqua
In Spanish
wingnut
sasanqua
In Greek
wingnut
sasanqua
In Portuguese
wingnut
Sasankya
In Polish
Wingnut
Sasankya
In Latin
wingnut
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Wingnut and Sasanqua
Season and care of Wingnut and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Sasanqua Physical Information
Wingnut and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Sasanqua are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wingnut and Sasanqua
Care of Wingnut and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.