Ptelea trifoliata

Papery round samara seed.

Ptlea trifoliata (foliage)

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Common Name wafer ash
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Upright
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 25
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 7.5
Trunk Size Single
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Compound
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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