Wafer Ash
Ptelea trifoliataGreat waste area screener, smells greeat in the spring. To be or not to be a tree? Multi-stem plant that grows to 15 feet tall. Will grow in half-day to full sun. Wafer Ash is a pioneer species and can grow on very tough sites. Part of the citrus family Rutaceae. Flowers, leaves, and fruit are aromatic. The wafer-like seed head stays on the branches for part of the winter. Pioneers used the seed as a substitute for hops, hence another common name, "Hop Tree".
Environment: | | Xeric |  | Dry/Mesic | | | Mesic | | Wet/Mesic | | | Hydric | | | |
Exposure: | | Shade | | Part Shade | | | Morning Sun | | Full Sun | |
Bloom Period: | | Spring | | Summer | | | Fall | | | |
General Information: | Mature Height (ft) | 15 | | Mature Width (feet) | 15 | | Butterfly Host | True | | Flower Color | Green/Yellow | | Fall Color | Yellow | | Bark Description | Scaly/Red-brown | |
Pricing Information per unit: 5 Gallon Growing Method | 1 to 9 | $20.00 | | 10 to 19 | $18.00 | | 20 or more | $16.00 | |
| Pricing Information: Root Bag Growing Method | | | | | |
