Caucasian Wingnut

Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Physical Characteristics

Pterocarya fraxinifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 20 m (65ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from October to December. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

W. Asia - Iran and the Caucasus.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed[2, 105]. No more details are given but the seed is very small and would be very fiddly to use[K].

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic Diaphoretic[74].

Known Hazards

None known