Fern Leaf Chinese wingnut
Pterocarya stenoptera 'Fern Leaf'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones6 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Multi-stemmed
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Clay
Notes
'Fern Leaf' Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera 'Fern Leaf') is a tree for shade, screening, and lawn specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and clay soil. It grows at a rapid rate and has a multi-stemmed habit. It blooms in early to late spring and tolerates drought once settled in.
Pairs well with Alder, Blue grama, Euonymus, and Mountain mint.