Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry)
$ 52.98
Western Soapberry is an attractive small to medium size Texas native tree that is adaptable and tolerant of many adverse conditions such as poor soil, air pollution, alkaline soil or wind. It has glossy leaves that provide excellent yellow fall color. It produces showy white flowers in the spring, followed by lovely yellow fruit that often persists into the winter and is quite ornamental. The fruit can be used as laundry soap and is poisonous. Western Soapberry does best in full sun and prefers well-draining soil.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Low |
Sun exposure | Full sun to part shade |
Bloom color | White |
Bloom time | Spring |
Mature height | 10-50 ft |
Attracts | Birds |
Host plant | Soapberry Hairstreak butterfly |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Poisonous | Yes, fruit |
Notes | It can sucker and form thickets. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |