Plant Profile: Pterocarya tonkinensis

Pterocarya tonkinensis, commonly referred to as the Tonkin Wingnut, originates from Vietnam and China, along with several other Southeast Asian nations. This species is a sizable, rapidly growing shade tree characterized by its pinnate leaves. Belonging to the Juglandaceae family, which includes walnuts, it flourishes particularly well in the southeastern United States. While the tree is valuable for timber production, its wood density is lower compared to other options like walnut.