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Description
Ptelea Crenulata, also known as the mountain hoptree or desert hoptree, is a small deciduous tree or shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is a member of the Rutaceae family and is known for its fragrant flowers and foliage.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Angiosperms |
| Class | Eudicots |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Ptelea |
Appearance
Ptelea Crenulata typically grows to be 10-20 feet tall and wide. Its leaves are compound and deciduous, with each leaflet measuring up to 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. The leaves are green and glossy, and turn yellow in the fall. The tree blooms in the spring and summer, producing clusters of small white flowers that are highly fragrant. The fruit of the tree is a small, round capsule that is green when immature and turns brown when mature.
Care Guide
Ptelea Crenulata is a relatively low-maintenance plant, but it does require some care to thrive. Water: The tree should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season, and less frequently during the winter. Fertilization: The tree does not require regular fertilization, but can benefit from a slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Soil: Ptelea Crenulata prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Sunlight: The tree prefers full sun to partial shade. Hardiness Zones: Ptelea Crenulata is hardy in USDA zones 7-10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Ptelea Crenulata is generally resistant to pests and diseases, but can occasionally be affected by spider mites or scale insects.
Habitat
Ptelea Crenulata is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, canyons, and rocky slopes.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Ptelea Crenulata drought-tolerant?
A: Yes, Ptelea Crenulata is drought-tolerant once established. Q: Can Ptelea Crenulata be grown in a container?
A: Yes, Ptelea Crenulata can be grown in a container, but it may not grow as large as it would in the ground. Q: Does Ptelea Crenulata attract wildlife?
A: Yes, Ptelea Crenulata is known to attract butterflies and other pollinators. Q: Is Ptelea Crenulata poisonous to humans or animals?
A: No, Ptelea Crenulata is not poisonous to humans or animals.
Related Plants
- Ptelea trifoliata
- Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
- Citrus limon
- Ruta graveolens
References
- https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/ptecre/all.html
- https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PTCR
- https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PTCR
