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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Sapindus drummondii Hook. &
Arn.
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Western Soapberry
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Sapindaceae
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7
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Somewhat open, rounded to broad rounded crown, medium growth rate.
ADAPTABILITY:
Tolerant to soil and pH, does well in dry sites with good drainage. Heat tolerant.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade or street tree
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Tendency to self-sow and weed seedlings appear. No serious disease problems.
NATIVE RANGE:
South-central and southwest United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 6-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS: