Description: I'm selling over 600 + kinds of seeds ( and also live plants during the warmer months ) so check my other auctions . You are bidding on 20 COMMON HOP TREE SEEDS - Ptelea trifoliata . Also known as Wafer ash, Stinking Ash . The blooms of this tree fill the air with the scent of orange blossoms, creating an enticing atmosphere for butterflies and insects as well as an enjoyable atmosphere for the relaxed gardener. The dark-green leaves also exude a citrus smell when crushed. The slow-growing Hoptree does not overpower a small urban garden and will happily adapt to containers for an apartment dweller’s patio or balcony. Hoptree produces nectar that is attractive to many butterflies and pollinators. Giant Swallowtail use the leaves as caterpillar food. Sun Exposure: Sun - partial shade Soil: Moist to dry Average Height: 15 ft. - 20 ft. Average Spread: 10 ft. 20 ft. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 - 10 Medicinal use of Hop Tree: The root-bark is anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiperiodic, stomachic and tonic. It has been mixed with other medicines in order to give added potency. It has a soothing influence on the mucous membranes and promotes the appetite, being tolerated when other tonics cannot be retained. It is also taken in the treatment of intermittent fevers such as malaria, heartburn, roundworms, pin worms and poor digestion. Externally it is applied to wounds. The roots are harvested in the autumn, the bark peeled off and dried for later use. The roots are a tonic, used in the treatment of asthmatic breathing, fevers, poor appetite etc. The leaves are said to be useful in the treatment of wounds and also in the destruction of intestinal worms.Edible parts of Hop Tree: Fruit. A very bitter flavor, though it is eaten by young children. The fruit is also used as a hop substitute when making beer and it is added to yeast to make it rise more quickly when making bread. The fruit is very thin and about 25 mm long.Other uses : Sometimes used as a hedge plant in N. America. Wood - hard, heavy, close grained. It weighs 51 lb per cubic foot but the tree does not grow large enough for commercial exploitation. See my store for 600+ seeds , live plants ( during the warmer months ) and over 300+ books on plants and gardening . I add new items every day and combine shipping whenever possible .
Price: 6 USD
Location: Beachwood, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-02-26T11:52:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Tree Seeds
Brand: Unbranded
