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Common hoptree

Ptelea trifoliata

Common hoptree
Photo: (c) Nash Turley, some rights reserved (CC BY) ยท iNaturalist

About Common hoptree

Common hoptree is a delightful native shrub or small tree that brings real charm to your garden. The soft, feathery foliage looks beautiful all season long, and in late spring, delicate flowers appear with a lovely fragrance. Best of all, this plant is a friend to wildlife. Butterflies and other pollinators love the flowers, and birds seek out the interesting winged seeds that follow. It's a living invitation to nature right in your own yard.

Growing hoptree is wonderfully simple. Plant it where it gets full sun, and it will thrive with minimal fuss. Being a tough native perennial, it's built for success and needs little pampering once established. You'll find yourself enjoying this easy-going native for many years to come.

Native to 45 states