Ptelea trifoliata (Hoptree, Wafer Ash, Stinking Ash)

Ptelea trifoliata, commonly known as Hoptree or Wafer Ash, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America. It belongs to the family Rutaceae. The plant is known for its trifoliate leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The fruit is a wafer-like seed pod that persists through winter. Hoptree typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and a width of 8-12 feet.