Ptelea trifoliata - 100-125 CM C20

Description
The Common hop tree (Ptelea trifoliata) is a bushy, sprawling large shrub with decorative, light brown winged fruits that stay on for a very long time. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces yellow-green, star-shaped flowers arranged in panicles in June. With the right care, the Common hop tree blooms again in August. The Common hop tree also has shiny, egg-shaped, pinnate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ptelea isophylla.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Olive-green shoots * strongly scented flowers * attractive lemon yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, shade-tolerant, can be partially built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common hop tree are dark green, ovate, pinnate, glossy, alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Common hop tree is bright lemon yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Common hop tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, spreading.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The yellow-green, star-shaped flowers of Common hop tree appear in panicles in June. These are strongly scented. With the right care, re-flowering in August.

Fruit
The light brown fruits of Ptelea trifoliata are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Ptelea trifoliata are olive green.

Root
Ptelea trifoliata is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.