Characteristics
Ptelea trifoliata L. var. trifoliata
hoptree, wafer ash
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Tree
Perennial
Vascular
8
The only native populations are restricted to the shores of Lake Erie and nearby inland locations. Those populations found elsewhere scattered throughout the state are considered escapes from cultivation. These escapes seem particularly common near the New York Botanical Garden and other locals in southeastern New York.
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Native
Endangered-State
UPL, FAC (NWPL)
FAC (NWPL EMP)
FACU (NWPL NCNE)
S2 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Citation
Ptelea trifoliata L. var. trifoliata
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.