Ptelea trifoliata

Common Hop Tree

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Common Name:

Common Hop Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

455 cm

Maximum width:

455 cm

Common Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata) - Description

Ptelea trifoliata (hoptree, stinking ash, wafer ash) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family, native to North and Central America. It is a deciduous shrub or tree, growing to 8 m (26 ft) tall by 4 m (13 ft) wide.

Common Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata) - Blooming

Inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in June-July smelling of orange blossoms. Followed by one inch wide wafer shaped fruit.

Common Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata) - Growth

Aromatic deciduous trees and shrubs. Trees reach up to 15 feet with trifoliate 4-6 inch leaves. Grows best in full sun or light shade. Ptelea works well in a shrub border or as a lawn plant.

Common Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata) - Planting

Propagate from seeds. Sow in containers outside in fall or spring. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings at the start of summer.

Common Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata) - Pest

Tree hoppers. Other issues include leaf spot and rust.

Common Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata) - Interesting facts

Ptelea is native to North America. There are only 3 known species found in thickets and rocky slopes.