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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: Sow 0.5-0.75 inch deep, mulch the seedbed. Germination should take place within 3-6 weeks after sowing. Germination will take place at a temperature from 64-72F.

Other: Alternatively sow the seed in seed beds outside in the late fall, Oct/Nov. Germination will occur during spring (April-May). The warm stratification is optional but gives a more equal germination.

Native to: China

Native

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Cyclocarya paliurusCyclocarya paliurus

Wheel Wingnut

In Stock: 0.589 lb (Total:0.589lb)

Cyclocarya paliurus

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0.59 lb

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Germination:

58%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,762

Quantity:

0.59 lb

Collected in:

China
Jiujiang City

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837658

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: Sow 0.5-0.75 inch deep, mulch the seedbed. Germination should take place within 3-6 weeks after sowing. Germination will take place at a temperature from 64-72F.

Native to: China

Native

Introduced

Discover the remarkable Cyclocarya paliurus, an extraordinary tree native to China, renowned for its potent medicinal properties and a focal point of modern plant research. Known as "Wheel Wingnut" due to its distinctive disc-winged fruits, this majestic deciduous tree can reach heights of up to 100 ft. Flourishing in China's moist mountain forests, it thrives at elevations of 1,300 to 8,200 ft. The plant is scientifically fascinating, characterized by pinnate leaves and catkin flowers, offering a lush landscape addition with its rich, glossy-green foliage.

What sets Cyclocarya paliurus apart is its rich tapestry of bioactive compounds, including triterpenoids and flavonoids. Traditionally brewed into a sweet-tasting tea, it's an integral part of Chinese medicine, reputed for addressing obesity and diabetes. Recent scientific inquiries have unlocked the tree's molecular secrets, highlighting its potential in managing metabolic disorders like hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia through its antihyperglycemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Though once a rarity in cultivation, initiatives to establish managed plantations are underway to sustain this valuable species, which faces pressures from wild harvesting. Today, enthusiasts and botanists alike can explore its potential as both a functional food ingredient and an ornamental addition to temperate landscapes. Embrace the Cyclocarya paliurus and take a step towards health and beauty with this botanical wonder!