Pterocarya — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Pterocarya recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Family: Juglandaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a sunny position in a rich strong loam with abundant moisture at the roots. Grows well by water. Succeeds in areas that do not experience prolonged winter temperatures below about -12°c, but young plants and the young shoots of older trees can be cut back by winter frosts.

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Pterocarya rhoifolia

Pterocarya rhoifolia

Family: Juglandaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a sunny position in a rich strong loam with abundant moisture at the roots. Succeeds in areas that do not experience prolonged winter temperatures below about -12°c, but young plants and the young shoots of older trees can be cut back by winter frosts. The leaves are aromatic when bruised.

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Pterocarya stenoptera

Pterocarya stenoptera

Family: Juglandaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a sunny position in a rich strong loam with abundant moisture at the roots. Succeeds in areas that do not experience prolonged winter temperatures below about -12°c, but young plants and the young shoots of older trees can be cut back by winter frosts. Plants are tolerant of compacted soils.

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