Ptelea crenulata
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California Hop tree
A deciduous large shrub/small tree from the citrus family that grows to approx. 20-25 ft. in lower elevations of northern California. Enjoy the pale yellow flowers, glossy green scented foliage, and light green fruits which turn brown in age. Use where you’d like to create a very different look. This little tree is very fragrant and can fill a yard with its sweet, almost syrupy fragrance. The flowers attract small insects, which in turn attract birds.
Its juices are acrid and bitter and the bark possesses tonic properties.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant
Ecological Value | The flowers attract small insects, which in turn attract birds. |
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Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
Distribution | Endemic to California. Found in the western Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade Range foothills, the northern California Coast Ranges, and the San Francisco Bay Area |
Elevation | Between 0 and 2000 feet |
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Habitat | Canyons and woodlands |