Ptelea trifoliata, Common Hoptree,
has smooth splotchy bark.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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When young, the bark of Common
Hoptrees may appear almost covered
in small vertical lines called lenticals.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Ptelea trifoliata is also known as Hop
Ash or Wafer Ash after the dry pendulant
clusters of samaras, which are the fruit
of this native tree species.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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