CATTON ARBORETUM
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common name: Caucasian Wingnut
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: Caucasus region of Eurasia
Year introduced: 1800s
Description: Having been introduced to France by Andre Michaux a French botanist in 1782 Pterocarya was then introduced to the UK in the early 1800s. Described by Barcham's as "a beast of a tree" it is not generally deemed suitable for the average urban garden. This tree enjoys moist but well drained soil and a range of pH levels. It bears large pinnate leaves and tiny flowers in pendulous catkins, followed by spikes of winged fruit. It is fully hardy in the UK.
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Tree number: 14
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: Caucasus region of Eurasia
Year introduced: 1800s
Description: Having been introduced to France by Andre Michaux a French botanist in 1782 Pterocarya was then introduced to the UK in the early 1800s. Described by Barcham's as "a beast of a tree" it is not generally deemed suitable for the average urban garden. This tree enjoys moist but well drained soil and a range of pH levels. It bears large pinnate leaves and tiny flowers in pendulous catkins, followed by spikes of winged fruit. It is fully hardy in the UK.
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Tree number: 14
