Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Deep, Hardwood forests
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
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
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In German
wingnut
Sauerampfer
In French
wingnut
oseille
In Spanish
wingnut
alazán
In Portuguese
wingnut
alazão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Properties of Wingnut and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Wingnut and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Wingnut and Sorrel. Wingnut doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Wingnut does not have fragrant flowers. Wingnut has allergic reactions like and Sorrel 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 Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wingnut and Sorrel
Season and care of Wingnut and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Sorrel Physical Information
Wingnut and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Sorrel are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wingnut and Sorrel
Care of Wingnut and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.