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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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