Hop Tree, Western Hop Tree, California Hop Tree

Pteleacrenulata

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ptelea (TEL-ee-uh)
Species
crenulata (kren-yoo-LAY-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chico, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2011 | positive

Endemic to lower elevations of California, particularly along the banks of the Sacramento River and in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada...Read More

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