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West Texas Nursery

Western Soapberry - Container

Western Soapberry - Container

Regular price $75.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $75.00 USD
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(for 25 seedlings)

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This Texas native is small to medium sized, drought tolerant tree that occurs naturally throughout the state. It is equally at home in the dry canyons of West Texas as it is in an East Texas landscape. The crown of pinnately compound leaves form an upright oval.

Latin Name Sapindus drummondii
Tree Size Small to medium; Height:  (30-40 feet); Width: (20-30 feet)
Hardiness
Texas Zones 6-9
Leaf Type Deciduous
Growth Rate Moderate
Soil Needs Adaptable, but often thrives in alkaline soils
Tolerances Drought; poorly-drained sites; alkaline soils (pH > 7.5)
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
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