Buy Ptelea trifoliata (serrata form)
Also Known As
- Ptelea serrata
- HOP TREE
Ptelea trifoliata (serrata form) plant details
Ptelea trifoliata (serrata form) is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ptelea trifoliata (serrata form)
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: rutaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ptelea trifoliata (serrata form)
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This widespread North American native is the northern most representative of the citrus family, and the only family of plants on which the giant swallowtail butterfly will lay its eggs! The small greenish-white clusters of flowers appear in April with nectar attractive to many butterflies and other pollinators. It has a shrub-like habit reaching 15'-20' tall and 12'-15'wide.
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Ptelea trifoliata (serrata form) plant
How to Grow Ptelea trifoliata (serrata form)
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Hop Tree, Hoptree
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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