Ptelea trifoliata
Common name: Wafer Ash
To be or not to be a tree? Wafer Ash is a pioneer species that is multi-stemmed. It can grow on very tough sites and up to 15 feet tall in half to full-day sun. Part of the citrus family, Rutaceae, its flowers, leaves, and fruit are very 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”.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Large Shrub
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Green White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Feet
- Mature width
- 10 Feet
- Max height
- 15 Feet
- Max width
- 15 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot