Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata)

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pslane Sumter, SC May 23, 2017

I am thinking about purchasing a Hop Tree to attract Giant Swallowtail butterflies and provide them with a host plant. It would be nice to get started this summer. My question is this: Would a Hop Tree survive being planted right now in the heat of summer? Or am I going to have to wait until fall?

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) May 23, 2017

If you purchase a Hop Tree in a container and properly plant it with a moat and keep it well watered during the summer it should be fine. I'd also spray the foliage in the evening for the first week atleast.

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pslane Sumter, SC May 24, 2017

Thank you for the reply and answer. That is great news!

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