Ptelea trifoliata

Common Hop Tree, Wafer Ash, Hairy Hop tree, Hoptree

Family: Rutaceae Rue


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Standard
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive