Hop Tree. An upright tree with aromatic bark and scented dark green leaves. Clusters of star-shaped greenish white flowers followed by winged pale green fruit. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers June to August. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ptelea trifoliata
An upright tree with aromatic bark and scented dark green leaves. Clusters of star-shaped greenish white flowers followed by winged pale green fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Ptelea |
|---|---|
| Species | trifoliata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hop Tree |
| Flower Colour | green, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | green |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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