Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Native to:
Iran | North Caucasus | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Juglandaceae
Genus:
Pterocarya
Species:
Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fall Color:
yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow in spring after stratification.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months. Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society