West Texas Nursery
Western Soapberry - Container
Western Soapberry - Container
Regular price
$100.00 USD
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Sale price
$100.00 USD
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(for 25 seedlings)
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A medium to large tree, attaining a height of 40 to 50 and a trunk diameter of 1 to 2 feet, with erect branches that form an oval or rounded crown
| Latin Name | Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii |
| Tree Size | Medium |
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Hardiness |
USDA Zones 6, 7, 8, and 9 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Soil Needs | Adaptable, but often thrives in alkaline soils |
| Tolerances | Drought; poorly-drained sites; alkaline soils |
| Attributes | Texas native; reliable fall color; showy or fragrant flowers; attractive seeds or fruit; seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife |
| Features | Bright yellow fall color; large, amber berries from fall through winter |
| Problems | Sucker growth habit; fleshy fruits can be messy; larger trees are susceptible to damage by soapberry borer |
