Pterocarya fraxinifolia BushOrigin: Caucasus, Northern Iran. Large, fast growing, deciduous tree with a broad crown formed from strong, upright branches arching at the base. Large, pinnate leaves, made up of 11-25 precocious, pale green lanceolate leaflets, which turn bright yellow in autumn. Flowers: pendulous catkins in April-May, 8-15cm long, followed by winged fruit grouped in racemes of the same length. Very tolerant regarding type of soil but prefers moist soil and is ideal for planting alongside water as it also withstands temporary flooding.
ShapeBush
Growth SpeedVery Fast
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-15 °C
Flowering MonthsApril, May
Soil TypeDrained, Neutral, Humid, Sandy, Clay
Leaf PersistenceDeciduous
Leaf ColorGreen, Yellow
Flower ColorYellow
Maximum Height2000 cm
Maximum Width1500 cm
Characteristics
Size Class1° Size (h > 16 m)