Full Sun
Medium
Protect from browsing animals whilst the plant establishes and the bark is strong enough to withstand rabbits. Water regularly in the first year after planting
Start off with two weeks room temperature, followed by cold stratification for three weeks
Prone to damping off
Transplant when large enough to handle, taking care to not damage the delicate tap root. Grow on under protection for the first winter.
Take care to choose a large area in which to plant out the sapling. Growth is vigorous, the mature tree large, with a tendency to sucker.
Seed can be saved in the autumn and is best planted fresh.
These estimates for how long Wingnut takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 40 days | Min days | Max days (0)
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‘fraxinifolia’ means Ash like leaves
Like walnuts, but not hickories, wingnuts have chambered pith in one year old growth. This can be observed if the stem is cut obliquely.
Caucasian Wingnut