This large tree has a short thick grey-brown trunk with multiple stems and spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has divided leaves with dark green oblong leaflets and the pendant male and female flowers appear in spring followed by nuts.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Pterocarya fraxinifolia is naturally found from northern Iran to the Caucasus growing in woodlands sometimes forming large thickets with suckering stems and commonly appearing along rivers in mountainous regions. 

It tolerates most well drained deep fertile moist light to heavy soils and is pH adaptable. It grows in an open sunny position and is wind, drought and frost tolerant.

The Caucasian Wingnut is grown for its spreading crown and its interesting fruits. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a shade tree or as a specimen around ponds and water features. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 3 to 4 years. ID 2689

Pterocarya (te-rō-KĂ-ree-a) fraxinifolia (fraks-ee-ne-FO-lee-ah)

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