Non-native plants this species can replace:
- Mimosa, Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin)
- Callery pear, Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana)
Common Name
Hop-tree
Hop tree
Wafer-ash
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
20.0
Width (ft)
10.0 -
20.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
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Habitat
Dry open forests, rocky woodlands, barrens, boulder fields, bluffs, and riverside prairies, usually on mafic or calcareous substrates; occasionally in sandy floodplain forests along rivers and large streams. Infrequent in the Virginia mountains; rare in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Birds and small mammals enjoy the fruits as a food source. Host plant to the larva of giant swallowtail butterfly (Papilio cresphontes). Carrion flies pollinate the flowers
Additional Notes
Flowers as well as bruised leaves and stems have a malodorous fragrance
Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles