Ptelea trifoliata Summer with the colour often persisting

with the colour often persisting to Christmas

Fruit is glossy bright red with lovely sweet flesh with just a hint of refreshing acidity

turn golden-yellow in autumn alongside the winged fruit which is typical of the species

Flesh is sightly crispy

Prefers light shade

Ptelea trifoliata Summer with the colour often persistingAn attractive North American native developing a broadly round crown with arching branches and glossy dark green leaves, each with a handsome constrasting pale green midrib and petiole. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by decorative clusters of pale green, winged fruit. All parts are very aromatic. Great in all well drained soils. H6