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Pterocarya stenoptera - Chinese Wingnut

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Pterocarya stenoptera is an awe-inspiring specimen hailing from China, neatly garnering the title, Chinese Wingnut, for its remarkable winged fruit. Towering with elegance, this tree majestically ascends up to 50-60 feet, creating a halo of deep shade with its dense umbrella of pinnate, dark green leaves. Each spring ushers in delicate yellow-green flowers, culminating in the arrival of its unique fruit by late summer. Not merely a sight to behold, the Chinese Wingnut’s resilience stretches beyond its appearance. Adaptable and tenacious, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and diverse soil conditions, while demonstrating an impressive resistance to pests and diseases. With moderate water needs and low maintenance demands, this tree brings a dynamic harmony of grandeur and durability to any landscape.

  • Size: Up to 50-60 feet tall
  • Flowers: Yellow-green, appearing in mid to late spring
  • Foliage: Pinnately compound, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Unique Fruit: Produces unusual winged fruit
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