Ptelea trifoliata (Wafer Ash)

$ 26.98

Size
Only 1 left in stock.

Also called Hop Tree.

Wafer Ash is an attractive shrub or small tree with dark-green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. It does well in a variety of soil types and exposures, but does best as an understory tree in moist soils such as an irrigated garden, low area of the garden, or rain garden. It can tolerate a range of soil from sandy to heavy clays.

It provides food and shelter for birds and mammals, its nectar attracts butterflies and it is a host plant for swallowtail butterflies.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low, medium, high
Sun exposure Part sun to shade
Mature height 10-15 ft
Mature spread 10-15 ft
Attracts Birds, butterflies
Host plant Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Giant Swallowtail butterflies
Deer resistant Yes

 

DISTRIBUTION MAPS 

USDA MAP

BONAP MAP

 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)