Scientific Name
Ptelea trifoliata

Common Name
Hoptree


Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Sun to shade; prefers well drained soil
Height: 15 to 20'
Flower/Fruit: Greenish white fragrant flowers; compressed, winged, brown structure that persists
Comments: Very adaptable plant; slow to medium grower; bushy rounded habit; low branches; tends to sucker; yellow green fall foliage
Cultivars: Aurea (yellow leaves); Glauca (blue green leaves)
 

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