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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
Further Reading....
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Deciduous3-palmate, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with ovate to elliptic leaflets.
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YellowYellowish -
Height8m (26ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub with aromatic bark. Produces winged, pale-green fruit to 2.5cm (1in) across.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shadeDappled shade.
PTELEA trifoliata
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Additional Features
Good to knowUltimate size in 20-50 years. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Medicinal properties
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originNorth America - Ontario to Connecticut, Michigan, Iowa, Florida, Texas and northern Mexico.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Palmate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Ptelea - Growing Guide
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8m (26ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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