Hemiptelea is an odd plant, and probably won't be making headlines anywhere soon. It is related to elms and zelkovas, two more species t...Read Morehat occupy a niche in the landscape but don't overwhelm too often.
The Pennsylvania state champion tree resides in the Haverford College landscape. I'll need to visit there next time up northeast.
Hemiptelea is different in the thin thorny spurs that it forms along the branches. These would be annoying to walk into inadvertently, but come in handy if you want a hedge to control circulation patterns or unwanted cut-through behaviors. This plant can be sheared, and trying to push your way through it will only happen once.
This plant has been growing for me here in central KY since 2003. It has a rangy habit if unpruned. It produces small beigish white flowers and very small seeds akin to those of elm trees. It doesn't have any particular fall color. Consider it a novelty plant that none of your plant friends will ever identify.
Hemiptelea is an odd plant, and probably won't be making headlines anywhere soon. It is related to elms and zelkovas, two more species t...Read More