How to Grow and Care for Hoptrees

Common Hoptree (Ptelea trifoliata) is a small deciduous tree that can grow to be 4.5 to 6 m tall. It requires shade and grows best in acidic soil. It is prized for its round canopy winged seeds and dark green leaves that change color in fall. Common Hoptree blooms appear from spring to summer. The seeds of this tree can be used to make beer which is how it got its name.

Common hoptree is a deciduous shrub known for its rounded, bushy habit and attractive trifoliate leaves, which exude a citrus-like scent when crushed. The leaves are characterized by a softer texture than its species counterparts. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small, greenish-white flowers bloom, attracting pollinators. Its native habitat in woodlands and along streams speaks to common hoptree's adaptability to both sunny and partly shaded conditions, contributing to its resilience and ornamental appeal.

Ptelea crenulata, commonly known as the California hoptree, is a species of tree that is endemic to the state of California in the United States.