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Ptelea trifoliata

Hop Tree

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Ptelea trifoliata (Hop Tree)

A large shrub or small tree with a bushy rounded form. Fragrant, greenish flowers bloom from April to June and provide nectar for bees. Flowers are followed by yellow-green, winged fruits that later turn brown and persist through winter. The Hop Tree is occasionally planted for ornament. The name Stinking Ash comes from the fact that all parts of the tree emit a disagreeable odor.

Additional Information:


Height
5-20 Feet

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Spread
5-15 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Light Green


USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea), American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), Indian Cherry; Carolina Buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FACU+

Nature Attracting

Beneficial Insects

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Shade
Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

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