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common hoptree
Ptelea trifoliata


  Colorado

Synonyms
Ptelea angustifolia
Dimensions
Height: 15.0 ft. to 20.0 ft.
Spread: 15.0 ft. to 20.0 ft.
Growth Form
Shrub, Tree
Program Association
Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses
Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water Requirements
Very Low, Low
Plant Community
Foothills, Plains
Season of Bloom
June, July, August
Flower Color
Green Shades, White Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Readily Seeds
Design Considerations
Screening, Small Spaces
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Rocky, Variable, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

A very tough and site tolerant tree perfect for small yards and low water areas where other plants struggle. Native to Colorado and provides good habitat value. Can be weak wooded and tends to spread through wafer-like seeds.


Flowers and bruised leaves have an unpleasant scent. Fruit is showy.