Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
wingnut
Zonal Geranium
In German
wingnut
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
wingnut
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
wingnut
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
wingnut
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
wingnut
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Wingnut
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
wingnut
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Wingnut and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Wingnut and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Wingnut and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Wingnut and Zonal Geranium
Care of Wingnut and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.