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  • PTELEA trifoliata
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    PTELEA trifoliata

    Commonly known as Hop tree, Swamp dogwood, Wingseed

    Fragrant small yellowish flowers in summer followed by persistent hop-like fruits
     
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    • Good to know
      Ultimate size in 20-50 years. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Medicinal properties
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      North America - Ontario to Connecticut, Michigan, Iowa, Florida, Texas and northern Mexico.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      3-palmate, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with ovate to elliptic leaflets.
    • Yellow
      Yellowish
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright shrub with aromatic bark. Produces winged, pale-green fruit to 2.5cm (1in) across.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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