Western Soapberry
Sapindus drummondii (Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii)
Deciduous-Trees
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Sapindus drummondii Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Sapindus drummondii |
Common Name: | Western soapberry |
Family: | Sapindaceae |
Suggested Uses: | urban, shade, specimen tree |
Characteristics | |
Height: | 25 - 30 feet tall |
Foliage: | alternate, compound, and deciduous 8 to 18 leaflets |
Flower: | yellowish white |
Bloom Period: | late Spring |
Fruit: | translucent, yellow-orange drupe that remains on tree throughout the winter fruit is potentially poisonous |
Bark: | shallow furrows |
Environment | |
Sun: | full sun |
Water: | tolerates dry soils |
Soil: | tolerates alkaline soils |
USDA Zone: | zones 6 - 9 |
Care | |
Maintenance: | fruit can be a problem if used over patios or streets may spread by rhizomes |
Additional Notes: | tolerates heat and urban environments |
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