Plants in genus ptelea
Plants in genus ptelea
Ptelea trifoliata
Ptelea trifoliata, a deciduous plant with tri-lobed leaves, is known for its fragrant blooms in late spring and clusters of winged seeds in late summer. The foliage turns yellow in fall, and the plant emits a citrusy, musky, or skunky smell when crushed. It can be grown as a tall shrub or small tree and is adaptable to moist to dry sites.