Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata

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(Hop Tree) A very elegant hardy tree, Ptelea trifoliata has clusters of small yet heavily scented, yellow-green flowers in early summer once established.

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A distinctive tree native to Southern Canada and the Eastern United States, Ptelea trifoliata has dark green, trifoliate leaves and clusters of small, yellow-green flowers in early summer. These flowers have a lovely honeysuckle-like fragrance and are followed by masses of curious elm-like fruit after a good warm summer.

Ptelea trifoliata is an unusual and eye-catching garden tree once established!

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Period: June - July.
Flower Colour: Yellowish-green
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Eventually a small branching tree with a rounded crown.
- Height: 6 m (20 ft)
- Spread: 6 m (20 ft)

Notes: Ptelea trifoliata comes into leaf in late spring and is an ideal choice of tree for an area subject to severe late frosts.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Scented, Rare and Unusual, Wildlife Friendly - Bees

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