
Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera)
Chinese wingnut, also known as Chinese Wingnut, Wingnut Tree
Pterocarya stenoptera, known as the Chinese wingnut, is a deciduous tree belonging to the walnut family. It typically reaches heights of 15 to 21 meters. Native to China, this tree is often appreciated for its ability to provide ample shade. It produces light green, hanging flowers from spring to summer, followed by distinctive winged seeds which are the source of its common name.
Key Facts About Chinese wingnut
Attributes of Chinese wingnut
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m
Spread
21 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
15 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow
Scientific Classification of Chinese wingnut
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Beeches, walnuts, and allied trees
Family
Walnut
Genus
Wingnuts
Species
Chinese wingnut