Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry)

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

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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)