This large fast growing tree is upright with ascending spreading branches that form a domed crown. It has bright-green divided leaves and the yellow-green pendant catkins (flowers) appear during spring and are followed by attractive pendant winged fruit.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Pterocarya stenoptera is naturally found in China growing in woodlands and beside rivers in the mountains. It prefers a well drained fertile deep moist sandy to light clay loam that is rich and organic in a open sunny position and is drought tender and frost resistant.

The Chinese Wing Nut is an attractive large tree that is grown as a specimen in parks and large gardens in the mountains or on the coast. It is also planted for shade or used in woodland settings. It is an excellent cool climate plant and establishes from in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 1267

Pterocarya (te-rô-KĂ-ree-a) stenoptera (sten-OP-ter-ah)

Juglandaceae (joo-glan-DAY-see-ee)