Ptelea trifoliata (Hop Tree) - Image 1

Botanical name: Ptelea trifoliata

Common names: Hop Tree, Wafer Ash, Stinking Ash

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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