Ptelea trifoliata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ptelea trifoliata
Also known as:
Hop tree
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Hedge, Wood, Fragrant
Hedge, Wood, Fragrant
Description
Fruit. Despite its very bitter taste, this fruit is consumed by young children. It is also used as a substitute for hops in brewing beer and added to dough to make bread rise faster. The fruit is produced abundantly in Europe, although the yield is low. The fruit is very thin and about 25 mm long.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides secondary structure and aesthetic appeal while attracting pollinators. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Acts as a medicinal companion and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides nuts and shelter for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity. |
|
Populus tremula Aspen Poplar, European aspen, Aspen |
Improves soil structure and promotes a diverse ecosystem. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Produces fruits while also preventing soil erosion. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Helps with water management and supports pollinator species. |