Caucasian Wingnut Bonsai
NameCaucasian Wingnut Bonsai
Species NamePterocarya fraxinifolia
Common NameCaucasian Wingnut
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)45
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestaper, rough bark
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive long, pendulous strings of winged fruits (catkins) and large pinnately compound leaves.
Description
This image displays the foliage and distinctive hanging fruit catkins of a Caucasian Wingnut tree. While not a bonsai itself, this species (Pterocarya fraxinifolia) can be cultivated into impressive bonsai, known for its vigorous growth and attractive compound leaves, though leaf reduction is often necessary.
