Ptelea trifoliata

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.