Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Limequat
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
Limequat
wingnut
In German
Limequat
wingnut
In French
Limequat
wingnut
In Spanish
Limequat
wingnut
In Greek
Limequat
wingnut
In Portuguese
Limequat
wingnut
In Polish
Limequat
Wingnut
In Latin
Limequat
wingnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae